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Massive fire engulfs solar panel warehouse in Karachi

KARACHI: A huge fire erupted in two warehouses containing solar panels and cosmetics in the Hawkesbay area on Tuesday (October 1), officials said. According to media reports, the fire at the solar panel warehouse was controlled after 12 hours but efforts were underway to put out the blaze in the cosmetics storage unit till late in...

Heavy vehicles restricted during the day in Karachi

With the increasing upheaval in the traffic system of Karachi, the Sindh High Court has now instructed the chief secretary to file a report regarding the movement of heavy vehicles during daytime in Karachi. The heavy vehicles play a huge part in disrupting the traffic flow of the Karachi. These vehicles due to the size, take up...

Dumping of Waste- A Threat to The Environment

Dumping of garbage and waste by restaurants is one of the biggest threats to wildlife and animals. Proper disposal of waste is crucial or else it leads to multiple problems such as diseases and land pollution. In cities like Karachi and Islamabad we are see this as a problem growing by each passing day. In Islamabad,...

Car speeding causes fatal accidents

Late night on Tuesday,15th November, two men passed away while one was severely injured when their car turned over due to speeding. The accident of the three friends took place near Karsaz on Shahra e Faisal, one of the busiest roads of Karachi. The injured has been admitted to Jinnah Hospital. As per report, the deceased...

Public transport problems that Karachiites can relate to

Karachi, the "city of lights", has many problems and public transport system is one of them. Despite it being pocket friendly, it has its own risks comes with risks.    Karachiites see people waiting to catch a bus or rickshaw at street corners. However, their drivers, instead of stopping the bus, decrease the speed and that too...

Karachi’s dilapidated roads concerning for citizens

Karachi's deteriorated infrastructure is causing trouble for the people. The people of Karachi have been facing a severe infrastructure crisis for a very long period; be it in monsoon or other seasons, the conditions worsen.  Dawn news mentioned that dilapidated roads cause road accidents, particularly during peak hours. As a result, commuters face many problems and struggle...

Karachi: 11 people were injured, and One died as the building collapsed in Surjani town

The under-construction building collapsed in Karachi’s Surjani Town, Sector 4D area. According to Dunya News, the rescue team pulled out 11 trapped people from the wreckage, while the injured were shifted to the hospital, and one of the severely injured lost his life after reaching the hospital. An operation is underway at the scene to search for...

Man electrocuted while running the generator

Karachi: According to Express tribune, A man died of electrocution while trying to switch on the generator. The name of the deceased was Jawad, a 20-year-old boy, this incident happened at the dead's home in North Nazimabad. As per resources, Jawad was rushed to the Abbasi Shaheed hospital; however, he had already passed away.

Mangroves that save Karachi from environmental catastrophe, sadly, at the peril of being severed

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...