Rescue 1122
Rescue 1122 is Pakistan’s Punjab Emergency Service, known for 24/7 emergency medical response, fire and water rescue, and disaster-management across Punjab. They commonly appear in the news for rapid response to road-traffic accidents, floods, earthquakes, and other disasters, as well as for rescue training and public-safety campaigns.
Activity
Miracle Rescue: Man Survives 16 Days in Mardan Mine Collapse
A man presumed dead from a mine collapse in Mardan was rescued alive after 16 days underground. The incident also resulted in eight fatalities, with authorities investigating safety lapses.
Gas pipeline explosion kills 8, injures 10 at Hattar Industrial Estate in KP
A gas pipeline burst near Hattar Industrial Estate in Haripur caused a fire that killed eight people and injured 10; investigators are now examining the pipeline’s safety. The incident highlights risks at industrial sites in KP and calls for improved safety measures.
Inspection Finds 60% of Shalimar Express Coaches Had No Brakes Before Fatal Crash
An investigation found that nine of 18 coaches on the Shalimar Express lacked brakes during its fatal collision with a goods train. This raises urgent questions about railway safety and maintenance oversight as authorities begin a federal inquiry.
Roof Collapse at Rahim Yar Khan Kills 7 Women, Injures 75 During BISP Payment
Seven women died and over 75 were injured when a shop roof collapsed during BISP payments in Rahim Yar Khan. The incident exposes safety failings at public aid events and prompts calls for digital payment methods to protect recipients.
Fire at Karachi's Zamzama Imtiaz Superstore Controlled by 70%, No Casualties
A fire at Imtiaz Superstore in Karachi’s Zamzama has been contained by 70%, with no injuries reported. Authorities continue firefighting efforts to ensure complete safety and investigate the cause.