Pakistan Electric Power Company (PEPCO) introduced the Electric Distribution Company (DISCOs) to distribute the electricity in Pakistan. All the DISCOs are responsible for supplying electricity in their respective allocated areas. In Pakistan, electricity crises are rising; in the past, people's complaints were handled on phone calls, resulting in delays in resolving power complaints. Moreover, bills were...
In Pakistan, the supply of substandard gas cylinders threatens the people, forcing them to fend for themselves. The explosion of gas cylinders at home has caused numerous fatalities and injuries in past years. Last year, at Rawalpindi, a mother with two children succumbed to burnt injuries from gas leakage at home due to a spark in the...
In Hyderabad, illegal workshops repair broken or old transformers for sale onwards. Despite several crackdowns by HESCO and FIA, these informal facilities continue to operate and produce substandard and unsafe equipment. Such activity is a crime and raises the risk to public safety and other types of electrical accidents including fires. Why isn’t there strict action...
Nawabshah: 2 out of 3 children have died after succumbing to burnt injuries. Later in July, the transformer exploded, and hot oil poured on 3 minors while playing. Children were transferred to the hospital immediately in Karachi. According to the staff, the children were in a critical state. According to 24Newshd, children including Deepak (12), Ratan (11), and...
In Pakistan, intertwined wiring through electric poles or lampposts hanging uncovered on streets threatens the residents. The danger strengthens during the monsoon, especially for the children who play on the streets in the rain. In some places, the cluttered wires are too low to be touched. This hazard is strongly noticeable and neglected. These wires...
Mangroves grow in a mix of fresh and salt water, preventing cyclones and flooding. Unfortunately, tons of mangroves are being cut down, potentially posing a severe environmental hazard. For example, trees were felled for the development of Ocean View high-rise buildings, constructions, and industrialization. In addition, mangroves in the forest provide refuge for shorebirds, which...
In Karachi, Throwing bottles, plastic bags, food and hospital waste has turned the scenic beauty of blue colored water to black. Is it the government to be blamed for? No, they cannot tackle this issue alone. It is the responsibility of every to citizen to play their role in taking care and protect the sea...
This could have been avoided. An unfortunate incident occurred when an employee of Sukkur Electric Power Company (SEPCO) was electrocuted during maintenance work on power lines at Miro Khan. Nazar Muhammad Tuinio, was critically injured after the incident and was rushed to Chandka Medical College, Larkana before submitting to his injuries. The practice of safety begins...
A high tension pole collapsed after a heavy downpour near Islamabad’s Ghauri Town. Electricity supply to Ghauri Town Phases 4A, 5A, 4B, 5B Coral Lohi Bhair and surrounding areas has been suspended. The operations team for IESCO is working to install new poles and wires and resume supply at the earliest. However, due to heavy...
In Pakistan, during monsoon urban flooding is a norm in most of the areas due to the poor drainage system. Moreover, overhead wiring through electric polls in cities, have enforced the management and media to guide people about the safety and precautions. When the rain lashes out, current plunges on the roads or electric polls....
