A fire broke out at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) building in Karachi, leading to the safe evacuation of all traders. The fire started on the fourth floor of the building. Firefighters quickly responded to the emergency and were able to put out the flames.
As a result of the fire, trading operations at the PSX were halted on the first working day. This meant that no stock trading activities took place while the situation was being managed. The priority was to ensure everyone’s safety and to control the fire as quickly as possible.
The cause of the fire is not yet known, and an investigation is underway to determine what caused it. Authorities are looking into the incident to find out how the fire started and to prevent similar events in the future.
Despite the disruption, the prompt action of the firefighters helped control the situation. Their efforts ensured that the fire did not spread further and that the building and its occupants were safe.
The successful evacuation of traders and the quick response by the emergency services highlight the importance of having effective safety protocols in place.