Summary The authorities have urged the minister to approve the summary on immediate basis.
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Karachi Metropolitan Coporation on Friday has sought funds worth Rs76 crore to cater the escalating inferno incidents in the metropolis.
According to sources, a summary has been forwarded to Chief Minister of Sindh (CM) Murad Ali Shah, stating that Rs49 crore is required for the purchase of 25 new fire tenders while Rs19 crore is needed for the restoration of old fire brigade system.
It was also mentioned that new wireless contact devices would be bought for Rs5 crore.
The summary further demanded Rs4 crore for 10 special slides that will be helpful in emergency evacuation from a building.
Moreover, the authorities have urged the minister to approve the summary on immediate basis.
On December 5, at least 11 people were killed when a four-star hotel in Pakistan‘s southern port city of Karachi caught fire. More than 50 people suffered injuries in the blaze, which started in Regent Plaza hotel’s kitchen.
Head of emergency at Karachi’s Jinnah Hospital, Dr. Semi Jamali said some foreigners were among those being treated for burns. Three women and two doctors were among those died in the incident.
