Ali_Syed
September 14, 2012, 11:02am
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Re: Garment factory fire kills over 300
Why blame this single factory owner in Pakistan when not a single building in Pakistan except for some five star hotels and large bank head quarters are fitted with appropriate fire fighting equipment like smoke detectors and sprinkles. Even these five star hotel and bank head quarters have closed most of the exit points for security concerns and mostly maintain only on entry/exit point. Just imagine if this exit point is blocked in case of fire everyone inside the building will be practically stranded.
As far as memons are concerned.. there contribution to our national economy is commendable. They have generated huge business and employment opportunities in Pakistan. I have utmost respect for garment exporters as they generate a lot of employment under very challenging environment where buyers hesitate to come to Pakistan.
Please in our ritual of bashing legal business in Pakistan.. let’s not forget the ground realities of our country..
I agree with you with regards to having only one entrance and exit in the building due to security reasons, but shouldnt big buildings like these have emergency exits (which can be closed normally and used in case of problems), emergency alarms, and educating the staff as to what needs to be done in case of emergency?