Hospitals shine in national colours as I-Day nears
Citizens have been advised to avoid aerial firing during the celebrations, as it can be life-threatening. According to doctors, bullets fired into the air can return to the ground and claim innocent lives, making it everyone's responsibility to show restraint.
Dr Imran Sarwar, Emergency Incharge at Civil Hospital Karachi, said that aerial firing causes serious injuries and fatalities. As the in charge of the emergency department, he and his team see dozens of cases every year where people are injured by stray bullets. He emphasised that it is not just a matter of law enforcement but also a demand of humanity and morality.
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Hospitals shine in national colours as I-Day nears
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Listen to article Karachi's government hospitals have been lit up with green and white lights, while medical and paramedical staff have finalised arrangements to celebrate Independence Day with national and traditional zeal. Civil Hospital, Karachi Institute of Heart Diseases, and other hospitals have been decorated with national flags and electric lanterns. The hospital administration has finalised a light-up programme, national songs, and flag-hoisting ceremonies on the night of August 13. Citizens have been advised to avoid aerial firing during the celebrations, as it can be life-threatening. According to doctors, bullets fired into the air can return to the ground and claim innocent lives, making it everyone's responsibility to show restraint. Emergency Incharge at Civil Hospital Karachi, Dr Imran Sarwar, said that aerial firing causes serious injuries and fatalities. As the in-charge of the emergency department, he and his team see dozens of cases every year where people are injured by stray bullets. He emphasised that it's not just a matter of law enforcement but also a demand of humanity and morality.
