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Inquiry Report Exposes Safety Lapses Behind Gul Plaza Fire Tragedy

An official inquiry report into the devastating Gul Plaza fire has revealed a series of safety failures and emergency response shortcomings that significantly worsened the tragedy. The 21-page report provides a detailed account of how negligence, poor preparedness, and inadequate firefighting resources contributed to the scale of the incident. According to the findings, the fire […]

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PDMA Rescues 17 People Trapped in Vehicles Amid Snowfall in Quetta

Quetta witnessed a major rescue operation as the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) successfully saved 17 people, including women and children, who were trapped in vehicles due to heavy snowfall in Muslim Bagh. The stranded individuals were safely transported to the Emergency Response Center in Mehrtsai, where they were provided with blankets, food, and essential […]

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Most of Rawalpindi’s High-Rise Buildings Lack Fire Safety

A concerning picture has emerged regarding fire safety standards in Rawalpindi, as official assessments reveal that the vast majority of the city’s high-rise buildings do not meet basic fire safety requirements. According to the Punjab Community Safety Building Regulations, Rawalpindi has a total of 163 high-rise buildings, yet only one commercial building has been declared […]

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Peshawar Police Make Registration Mandatory for Bike Riders to Curb Rising Street Crime

Peshawar Police have introduced mandatory registration for all bike riders as part of a new effort to address the growing number of street crimes involving motorcycles. The initiative includes the launch of a dedicated mobile application designed to enhance monitoring and strengthen public safety across the city. According to CCPO Mian Saeed, the newly developed […]