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Tragedy: Factory Inferno

Firefighters extinguish fire which erupted at a garment factory in Karachi, perishing atleast 289 people. PHOTO:AFP

Firefighters extinguish fire which erupted at a garment factory in Karachi, perishing atleast 289 people. PHOTO:AFP

Rescue workers go about their business after fire erupted at a garment factory in Karachi. PHOTO: AFP

Firefighters extinguish fire which erupted at a garment factory in Karachi, perishing atleast 289 people. PHOTO:AFP

Rescue workers go about their business after fire erupted at a garment factory in Karachi. PHOTO: AFP

Inside of the factory after a fire erupted and perished atleast 289 people working inside. PHOTO: AFP

A rescue worker is busy in search operations at the factory. PHOTO: Express Tribune/Ayesha Mir

Picture shows inside of the factory - before it was burnt down when fire erupted in its premises. PHOTO: Express Tribune/Ayesha Mir

The picture shows an emergency evacuation plan in the assembly area of the factory. PHOTO: Express Tribune/Ayesha Mir

Outside of the factory after it burnt down, causing 289 deaths. PHOTO: Express Tribune/Ayesha Mir

The burnt structure of the building. PHOTO: Express Tribune/Ayesha Mir

Ambulances and fire brigades line up to begin search operation in the burnt factory. PHOTO: REUTERS

Members of City Fire Services use an aerial lift to move a dead body recovered from the building. PHOTO: REUTERS

A Pakistani man mourns the death of relatives after a fire erupted in a garment factory in Karachi. PHOTO: AFP

Pakistani firefighters and medical personnel take part in rescue operation in the burnt garment factory. PHOTO: AFP

Pakistani firefighters take part in rescue operation in the burnt garment factory in Karachi. PHOTO: AFP

Pakistani firefighters take part in rescue operation in the burnt garment factory. PHOTO : AFP

Rescuers and firefighters gather infront of the garment factory that was engulfed in a fire. PHOTO: AFP

Rescuers shift the dead body of a worker after a garment factory was engulfed in a fire in Karachi. PHOTO: AFP

The fire which perished 289 people in a garment factory, raises fresh concerns about workplace safety.

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Usman

Sep 13, 2012 - 12:12AM

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When will we open our eyes? May Allah Almighty give all bereaved the strength and May all souls lost rest in peace. Aamin

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Saeeda khanem

Sep 15, 2012 - 9:40PM

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It is so sad to lose so many poor factory workers . There are no proper laws And rights for the sfety of the labourers and if there are any, they are not followed due to the lack of law and order situation and negligence of the govt .
We pray that may Allah help the families who have lost their dear ones and may Allah open the eyes and ears of the rulers of our country so that they can hear the cries of these poor people and help them not only verbally but practically .

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