Tag: Fireworks Safety
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DOH Reports 28 Fireworks-Related Injuries During Holiday Dec 21–25
DOH Reports 28 Fireworks-Related Injuries Over Christmas Holiday The Department of Health (DOH) tallied 28 fireworks-related injuries nationwide from December 21 to December 25, reflecting a notable decline compared with the previous year. The agency notes that this year’s figure marks a 50% drop from last year’s 56 cases in the same holiday period, suggesting…
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Sindh High Court Orders Relocation of Fireworks Warehouses from Karachi’s Residential Areas
Background: A Tragic Blast Prompting Legal Action In August, a devastating explosion at Al-Amna Plaza on Karachi’s MA Jinnah Road claimed at least six lives and left about 30 people injured. The incident ignited a broader investigation into the safety of fireworks stores and manufacturing sites located within crowded urban neighborhoods. A petition filed in…
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Sindh High Court Orders Relocation of Fireworks Warehouses from Residential Areas in Karachi
Job of Justice: Relocating Fireworks Warehouses to Safer Locations The Sindh High Court (SHC) has directed authorities to relocate fireworks warehouses and factories away from residential areas in Karachi. The ruling comes after a fatal blast last August at Al-Amna Plaza on MA Jinnah Road, which claimed at least six lives and left around 30…