Karachi's fire safety record has long been shaped by neglect and weak oversight, with action often coming only after disaster strikes. Commercial buildings continue to operate with missing safeguards and outdated systems, turning everyday spaces into avoidable risks. Against this backdrop, the city administration's decision to develop a dedicated mobile application for centralising fire safety data is a welcome shift in approach.

The initiative, taken at a high-level meeting chaired by the commissioner, aims to bring together........

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