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Death toll from heatstroke in Karachi reaches 49

KARACHI: Four people lost their lives in Karachi during the ongoing heatwave, taking the death toll to 49 since June 21, confirmed the Sindh Heath Department. In a statement, the health department said that Abbasi Shaheed Hospital reported four deaths from heatstroke in 24 hours. During the 10 days, Abbasi Shaheed Hospital recorded 23 deaths from heatstroke,...

2 siblings die as house catches fire after laptop battery explosion

FAISALABAD: Two children died and seven others suffered burn injuries after a fire erupted at the house due to an explosion of a laptop battery. The incident occurred at a house located in located at the Satyana road of Shareef Pura neighbourhood caught fire as laptop battery exploded while charging. Rescue officials said the battery got overheated...

Four workers electrocuted in well at construction site in Faisalabad

FAISALABAD: Four workers of public health engineering construction site were electrocuted and drowned in a well on Thursday in Tandlianwala town of district Faisalabad. The workers were identified as 35-year-old guard Shafiq, 36-year-old Arsalan, 40-year-old Burhan, and 40-year-old Asghar. The incident happened near Chak 263 RB Cemetery when an iron ladder in the well became electrified, causing...

Two pedestrians crushed to death by speeding dumper in Lahore

LAHORE: Two people were killed and another was injured when a speeding dumper crushed several pedestrians in Shahdra area of the city. According to Rescue 1122 officials, the high-speed dumper fell into the canal after crushing the pedestrians. The rescue officials handed over the bodies to the police for legal proceedings. In another incident, two motorcyclists were...