Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif, wants all buildings checked Fire Safety Audit
The awful fire at Gul Plaza in Karachi was a disaster. People died, and everyone was angry. It showed how bad fire safety is in our cities. We all saw the scary pictures, and it made everyone think. Maryam Nawaz Sharif, who’s in charge of Punjab, is not messing around. She wants all buildings in Punjab checked ASAP.
Maryam Nawaz Takes Charge
Maryam Nawaz is serious. She told everyone to check fire safety in all buildings in Punjab – the ones run by the government and the ones that are not. This means stores, hospitals, schools, apartments, factories, and offices.
They’re going to look at fire alarms, exits, gear, plans, and if everyone is following the rules. If buildings don’t pass, they could get in big trouble, even shut down.
Lessons from Karachi
The Gul Plaza fire showed what happens when safety is ignored. Exits were blocked, alarms did not work, and no one was ready.
Punjab does not want that to happen here. The fire check is supposed to find problems before they cause disasters. It’s about stopping fires before they start, not just rescuing people.
Big Changes for Punjab
This is not just a quick look. They want to keep track of everything on computers.
If they do it right, it could change how cities handle safety. Checking often, telling people about it, and making sure everyone is responsible could force builders to care more about lives than saving money.
People First, Profits Second
For years, fire safety was not a big deal. Many buildings do not have exits that work, and people do not know what to do if there’s a fire. Maryam Nawaz is saying that people are more important than money.
One officer in Punjab said this is about saving lives, and no one is too important to be checked.
A Warning for the Whole Country
This check is just for Punjab, but it’s important for everyone. Other cities in Pakistan have the same problems. This has made other leaders think about fire safety, too.
If it goes well, Punjab could show the rest of the country how to fix things.
The important thing is to keep going. They need to keep checking, tell people what’s happening, and make sure everyone follows the rules. If they do, buildings will be safer, and there will be fewer fires. For now, the fire check in Punjab sends a clear message: ignoring safety won’t be tolerated anymore.
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