QUETTA: At least 28 people were killed and 22 others were injured in the southwestern province of Balochistan on May 28 after a bus they were travelling in fell into a ravine. The bus from Turbat city was headed towards the provincial capital Quetta when it crashed in the mountainous region. Some of the survivors sustained...
Staying safe during a rainstorm is crucial to avoid accidents and injuries. Here are some tips to help you stay safe: 1. Stay Indoors Seek Shelter: The safest place during a rainstorm is indoors. Stay inside a sturdy building away from windows and doors. Avoid Electrical Appliances: Do not use electrical appliances as lightning can cause...
Staying safe around electricity poles is crucial to prevent accidents and injuries. Here are some key tips to keep in mind: Maintain Distance: Stay at least 10 feet away from electricity poles and overhead power lines. Keep children and pets away from electricity pole as well. Do not touch electricity poles, wires or any attached...
MATIARI: At least six people received burn injuries after a gas cylinder explosion in a shop near Bhitt Shah Mori in district Matiari on Thursday (June 6). Deputy Commissioner Matiari Muhammad Yousuf Shaikh and Assistant Commissioner Hala Abid Qamar promptly reached the scene to oversee rescue operations. He informed that five individuals suffered burn injuries and were...
MANSEHRA: Four people were injured in Oghi Bazaar on Wednesday (June 5) after a fire erupted in a hotel. The fire broke out in the kitchen while cooking of the Lucky Star Hotel due to a gas leak before engulfing the entire building. The Hotel owner Mohammad Yaqoob, employees Mohammad Aziz and Umar Khan and a customer...
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam has said that land degradation due to the rising impacts of climate change was a serious risk to food and water security in the country. She was addressing the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS)’s High-Level Panel Discussion on UN...
An LPG cylinder shop owner, his employee, and a customer were critically injured in a blast at a shop in Sitara Colony-Gulshan Colony Road in Faisalabad. Rescue officials said the gas was being decanted when a cylinder exploded after a fire broke out in the shop. Shop owner Ali Akbar, his employee Ahmad Sarwar, and customer...
Three children were killed while as many other people suffered injuries in two incidents of roof and wall collapse due to a windstorm late on Monday (June 3) night, according to media reports. The first incident took place at Haveli Pahrianwali village where two minor children were buried alive while a minor girl and a man...
Staying hydrated during the summer is essential for maintaining good health and avoiding heat-related illnesses. Here are 10 tips to help you stay hydrated: Drink Plenty of Water: Aim for at least 8-10 glasses of water a day, and increase this amount if you're active or spending a lot of time in the sun. Eat...
ISLAMABAD: Authorities in Pakistan battled forest fires in multiple areas, including the capital Islamabad, last week as the country grappled with heat waves and dry weather. Plumes of smoke could be seen rising from a raging fire in the hills of Islamabad with temperatures hitting 41 degrees centigrade on Friday (May 31) afternoon. According to media...
