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21st May, 2013
Fire in Umerkot kills girl and 20 livestock
A minor girl was killed and five women received burn injuries, whereas 20 livestock were burnt to death in a fire broke that broke out in Rahal village of Umerkot district.
A minor girl was killed and five women received burn injuries, whereas 20 livestock were burnt to death in a fire broke that broke out in Rahal village of Umerkot district.
10th May, 2013
In addition to the elections
From cricket camp, to the death of Sanaullah Haq, fire in Lahore, and the abduction of the son of former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani.…
From cricket camp, to the death of Sanaullah Haq, fire in Lahore, and the abduction of the son of former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani.…
14th April, 2013
Fire at hotel in China kills 11, injures 50
A fire at an Internet cafe spread to a hotel in central China on Sunday, killing 11 people and injuring 50 others, state media and firefighters said.
A fire at an Internet cafe spread to a hotel in central China on Sunday, killing 11 people and injuring 50 others, state media and firefighters said.
12th April, 2013
Fire sweeps through New Delhi slum, killing two
A fire swept through a sprawling slum on the outskirts of India's capital on Friday, killing two children and injuring at least six other people.
A fire swept through a sprawling slum on the outskirts of India's capital on Friday, killing two children and injuring at least six other people.
12th March, 2013
Rebuilding the charred Christian neighbourhood
Christians rebuild homes after an angry Islamic mob torched one of their neighbourhoods on charges of blasphemy.
Christians rebuild homes after an angry Islamic mob torched one of their neighbourhoods on charges of blasphemy.
25th February, 2013
Firefox smartphone system challenges Android, iOS
Mozilla, which aims to take third place behind Android and iOS, said it had already lured 17 operators.
Mozilla, which aims to take third place behind Android and iOS, said it had already lured 17 operators.
3rd February, 2013
Fire at military barracks in Karachi put out
The barracks were unoccupied when they caught fire and no injuries were reported, according to an ISPR statement which further added that the fire appeared to have been caused by a short circuit.
The barracks were unoccupied when they caught fire and no injuries were reported, according to an ISPR statement which further added that the fire appeared to have been caused by a short circuit.
1st February, 2013
Explosion at Mexican oil giant Pemex offices kills 25
A powerful explosion rocked the Mexico City headquarters of state-owned oil giant Pemex on Thursday, killing 25 people, injuring 101 and trapping others inside.
A powerful explosion rocked the Mexico City headquarters of state-owned oil giant Pemex on Thursday, killing 25 people, injuring 101 and trapping others inside.
30th January, 2013
Bangladesh factory owners arrested following deadly blaze
The garment factory's owners were arrested after being accused of neglicence in a fire that killed seven workers, including two teenagers.
The garment factory's owners were arrested after being accused of neglicence in a fire that killed seven workers, including two teenagers.
28th January, 2013
Brazil mourns victims of deadly nightclub blaze
A fire in a small university town left more than 230 people dead and over 100 injured on Sunday, with many still fighting for their lives.
A fire in a small university town left more than 230 people dead and over 100 injured on Sunday, with many still fighting for their lives.
25th January, 2013
Six killed as fire ravages Mumbai slum: official
A fire killed six people and injured three others when it ripped through a slum in the heart of Mumbai on Friday and left hundreds more homeless, emergency services said.
A fire killed six people and injured three others when it ripped through a slum in the heart of Mumbai on Friday and left hundreds more homeless, emergency services said.
24th January, 2013
Mortar attacks injure two children in Peshawar
Three mortars fell in Hayatabad Phase VI area in Peshawar on Thursday injuring two children, DawnNews reported.
Three mortars fell in Hayatabad Phase VI area in Peshawar on Thursday injuring two children, DawnNews reported.
20th January, 2013
Fire at a Lahore plaza kills six, including child
A fire broke out in a plaza near Lahore's Lakshmi chowk in the early hours of Sunday killing six people including a child, whereas officials reported rescuing 43 victims who were trapped in the fire.
A fire broke out in a plaza near Lahore's Lakshmi chowk in the early hours of Sunday killing six people including a child, whereas officials reported rescuing 43 victims who were trapped in the fire.
24th December, 2012
Roadside cabins gutted in Karachi fire
Goods worth millions of rupees were reduced to ashes when a fire erupted in roadside cabins set up near Hyderi Market in Karachi's North Nazimabad area.
Goods worth millions of rupees were reduced to ashes when a fire erupted in roadside cabins set up near Hyderi Market in Karachi's North Nazimabad area.
23rd December, 2012
Fire destroys market in Afghanistan capital
A huge fire swept through a market in downtown Kabul on Sunday, destroying hundreds of shops and forcing the city's nearby money exchange to evacuate.
A huge fire swept through a market in downtown Kabul on Sunday, destroying hundreds of shops and forcing the city's nearby money exchange to evacuate.
2nd December, 2012
Taliban suicide attack on Nato base kills five
Taliban insurgents launched a major suicide attack Sunday against a Nato base at an Afghan city airport, killing five people and wounding several foreign troops, officials said.
Taliban insurgents launched a major suicide attack Sunday against a Nato base at an Afghan city airport, killing five people and wounding several foreign troops, officials said.
1st December, 2012
Leap of faith in the face of faithless Pakistanis
How come no citizen or concerned authority stepped forward to assist the boy who helplessly hung on to his life for nearly 30 minutes?
How come no citizen or concerned authority stepped forward to assist the boy who helplessly hung on to his life for nearly 30 minutes?
28th November, 2012
Building fire in Karachi claims one life
A fire that broke out in the State Life building on Zaibunnisa Street in Karachi's Saddar area on Wednesday was brought under control by the fire department, DawnNews reported.
A fire that broke out in the State Life building on Zaibunnisa Street in Karachi's Saddar area on Wednesday was brought under control by the fire department, DawnNews reported.
27th November, 2012
Samsung under renewed fire over China labor breaches
The audit followed allegations by CLW in August that seven children younger than 16 were working in one of Samsung's suppliers in China.
The audit followed allegations by CLW in August that seven children younger than 16 were working in one of Samsung's suppliers in China.
25th November, 2012
Bangladesh factory blaze kills 121
In another incident 13 people were killed and dozens were feared missing after an under-construction flyover collapsed in Bangladesh’s southeastern port city of Chittagong.
In another incident 13 people were killed and dozens were feared missing after an under-construction flyover collapsed in Bangladesh’s southeastern port city of Chittagong.
