Staff Reporter
Islamabad
Fire hazards and Firefighting in Pakistan is a topic of utmost importance as we witness that every other day another building catches fire, leading to loss of life and property.
Iqbal Institute of Policy Studies organized a webinar recently to discuss the leading causes of fire eruption in buildings and to highlight the possible policy options for preventing such devastations in the future. Through the process of swift research, the institute aims to provide policy recommendations for issues of urgent nature.
The webinar included expert panelists namely, Mr. Zeeshan Alam, General Manager Fire and Safety at Danish International, Dr. Muhammad Masood Rafi, Professor NED University, Mr. Imran Taj, President FPAP, Mr. Saeed Akhtar Jadoon, Chief Fire Officer KPT, and Mr. Khurram Bargatt, Vice- Member, IIPS Advisory Board. The session was moderated by Lt Gen Muhammad Haroon Aslam, HI(M), SBt, (Retd), President IIPS advisory board.
Mr. Zeeshan Alam opened the session by discussing how the greatest challenge to fire safety and prevention is the lack of awareness among the masses. Dr. Muhammad Masood Rafi seconded this view and suggested that universities can play an important role in disseminating knowledge related to fire safety and challenges.
