Rescue 1122
Coverage of Rescue 1122 in the Nexus archive.
- Two young women suspected of petty theft die in Lahore police custody
Two young women suspected of petty theft died in Lahore police custody under mysterious circumstances. The Lahore police claim they died due to a drug overdose, denying allegations of torture, while the incident has raised concerns amid ongoing scrutiny of police conduct.
- Karakoram Highway closed, Ghizer worst hit by more flash floods
Flash floods caused by cloudbursts and glacial melting in Gilgit-Baltistan damaged infrastructure, stranded residents and tourists, and blocked the Karakoram Highway. Ghizer district was severely affected by an artificial lake formed after floods in Mayon village, inundating homes and roads. Authorities mobilized rescue operations as rising river levels threatened downstream areas.
- Death toll from suicide bombing near police station in Swat rises to 19
A suicide bombing near a police station in Swat during a protest raised the death toll to 19, with four additional victims succumbing to injuries. Rescue operations and investigations are ongoing, while officials held funerals for two slain police officers and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister visited the area to address the situation.
- Tourists barred from visiting Saiful Muluk
The district administration in Mansehra barred tourists from visiting Lake Saiful Muluk due to forecasted monsoon rains and cloudbursts in Kaghan Valley. The business community criticized the ban, arguing it harms their seasonal tourism-dependent businesses despite safety measures being in place.
- Rescue efforts in full swing as dozens of villages in Punjab still under water
Floods in Punjab have affected over 94 villages, submerging 43,188 acres of land and 1,215 houses. Rescue operations, including 738 evacuations and 13 relief camps, are underway, though officials warn heavy rainfall could reignite flooding. Water levels in local nullahs are receding, but the situation remains precarious.
- Several workers feared trapped after explosion in private coal mine near Quetta: officials
An explosion at a private coal mine in Quetta's Sorange area trapped 22 workers, with three rescued. Rescue teams are en route to the site, but difficult terrain has delayed their arrival. The incident occurred at Sardar Usman Coal Company.
- At least 8 killed in roof collapse in Lahore's Harbanspura
At least eight people were killed when a house's roof collapsed in Lahore’s Harbanspura area. Rescue operations are ongoing with heavy machinery deployed, and an inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause. Similar roof collapses in Lahore’s Kahna area and Dera Ghazi Khan previously resulted in fatalities due to overloaded structures.
- Showers in parts of Punjab, Islamabad mark onset of fresh monsoon spell
Parts of Punjab and Islamabad experienced rain, marking the start of a new monsoon season as previous floods caused over 100 deaths. A 25-year-old man was injured in Lahore due to a roof collapse during the new rain spell, and several areas reported significant rainfall amounts. Previous flooding had submerged large areas, with rescue operations ongoing for stranded residents.
- Seven killed, 20 hurt as heavy rains lash Punjab
Seven people, including two children, were killed and 20 injured in Punjab due to heavy rains causing structural collapses, drowning, and electrocution. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority reported 14 rain-related incidents, including roof collapses and livestock deaths, across multiple districts.
- Rains wreak havoc on KP, GB and Punjab as death toll rises to 37
Rains and floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Punjab have caused 37 deaths, damaging infrastructure, crops, and homes. Heavy rainfall and landslides disrupted roads and trade routes, while India's release of excess water exacerbated flooding in rivers like Chenab.
- 3 bodies found after vehicle carrying Afghans swept away by flash flood in KP's Khyber: Rescue 1122
A vehicle carrying Afghan families was swept away by a flash flood in Khyber district, killing three people, while a separate roof collapse in Mardan left two children dead. Rescue 1122 teams recovered bodies and coordinated emergency responses as heavy rains were forecasted for the region.
- 1 missing, 6 injured in glacier burst incident in Swat's Kalam: Rescue 1122
A glacier burst in Swat's Kalam Valley left one person missing and six injured. Rescue 1122 is conducting search and medical operations, with three injured individuals transferred to a hospital. Climate change is cited as a factor in increasing glacial hazards in the region.
- House fire kills family of 6 in Peshawar: Rescue 1122
A house fire in Peshawar's Tehkal Payan area killed six people, including a couple and their four children. Rescue 1122 reported the fire started in a storage area and caused deaths from heat and smoke. The incident highlights ongoing fire safety concerns in Pakistan.
- Child killed, 4 people injured in roof collapse incident in Lahore
A child was killed and four people injured when the roof of an under-construction house collapsed in Lahore’s Baghbanpura neighbourhood. Rescue operations are ongoing, with one person still buried under debris, following an incident that occurred two days after a similar collapse at a tuition centre killed 14 children in Lahore.
- 2 killed, nine injured in rain-related incidents across Punjab
Two people were killed and nine injured in Punjab due to rain-related incidents, including collapsing walls, roofs, and a billboard. Rescue teams responded to the incidents, and the Pakistan Meteorological Department reported significant rainfall across the region, with Mandi Bahauddin recording the highest at 23mm. A fresh monsoon spell is expected to continue in July.
- 7 children feared dead in Lahore tuition centre roof collapse: rescue service
Seven children were feared dead and several others injured when the roof of a tuition centre collapsed in Lahore’s Kahna area. Rescue operations were ongoing as teams worked to recover trapped children, with fears the death toll could exceed 10. Preliminary reports indicated the roof, constructed with TR girders, collapsed suddenly during an active session with 30-35 children present.
- 5.4-magnitude earthquake jolts parts of KP, Islamabad
A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islamabad at 3:22pm with its epicenter in Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region. The quake, felt in multiple areas, prompted Rescue 1122 to urge emergency contact. Pakistan's location on three tectonic plates contributes to frequent seismic activity.
- 7 dead, 3 injured in back-to-back blasts in KP's Bannu
Seven people were killed and three injured in two remote-controlled explosions targeting vehicles in Bannu’s Marka Bera area. Security forces responded, recovering evidence and initiating searches for additional explosives. The attacks, described as terrorism, occurred in a region facing ongoing security challenges and recent militant activities.
- Death toll reaches 10 as rains ravage KP, Punjab
Monsoon rains and thunderstorms in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab caused 10 deaths and 42 injuries, with incidents including roof collapses, electrocutions, and flash floods. Rescue operations are ongoing in affected areas like Siren Valley and Haveli Lakkha.
- At least 7 killed, 33 injured in rain-related incidents across KP in a day
At least seven people were killed and 33 injured in rain-related incidents across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, primarily due to roof and wall collapses caused by heavy rainfall and strong winds in districts like Bannu, Shangla, and Mansehra. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) and Rescue 1122 are coordinating relief efforts, urging citizens to avoid unnecessary travel and follow government advisories.
- Shooting over property dispute in KP's Bannu kills 4 of same family
Four family members were killed in a shooting incident over a property dispute in Domel, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Rescue 1122 transported the victims to a health center, and police are investigating. Pakistan's security situation has deteriorated, with targeted killings reported in Bannu.
- Woman, daughter set ablaze by husband, brother-in-law in Sahiwal
A woman and her daughter were set ablaze by their husband and brother-in-law in Sahiwal, resulting in severe burn injuries and destruction of household items. The victims were hospitalized, and a police case was registered against the suspects under Pakistan Penal Code sections 336, 324, and 109. Separate incidents of rape and an attempted child marriage were also reported in the same article.