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As tensions rise along the Pakistan-India border, the emergency services have shared important safety instructions for citizens in case of war, bombing, or shelling.
People should stay alert and follow clear steps to protect themselves and their families. The guidelines are meant to reduce panic and save lives if conflict breaks out.
People are advised to keep their mobile phones charged and ensure they have enough call and internet balance. Families should make WhatsApp groups to stay connected and share updates.
In case of an airstrike or shelling, residents should immediately take shelter in a nearby bunker or basement. If none is available, they should stay indoors under a strong roof, away from windows and doors.
Those caught outside are told to lie face down, cover their mouths with both hands, and protect their ribs with their elbows.
Authorities also recommend keeping a stock of clean water, dry food, and first aid supplies. Motorcycles or cars should always have enough petrol for emergencies.
Do not panic or run during shelling.
Citizens are also asked to help children, women, the elderly, and injured people, and to avoid spreading rumors or false news.
Key emergency numbers should be saved on mobile phones:
| General Emergency Services | Police (Madadgar-15) | 15 |
| Fire Brigade | 16 | |
| Sindh Emergency Rescue Service (Rescue 1122) | 1122 | |
| Edhi Ambulance Service | 115 | |
| Chhipa Ambulance Service | 1020 | |
| Pakistan Red Crescent Society | 111-733-257 | |
| Pakistan Medical Assistance Helpline (Sehat Tahafuz) | 1166 | |
| Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) | 1101 | |
| Citizens-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) | 1102 | |
| Zainab Alert (Missing Children) | 1099 | |
| Hospitals | Agha Khan | 34930051 |
| Civil Hospital | 99215724 | |
| Jinnah Hospital | 99201300-39 | |
| Liaquat National | 111-346-456 & 34939612-14 | |
| Abbasi Shaheed | 36617942-4 | |
| FIRE BRIGADE | CBC | 1262 & 021-35876726 |
| City Fire Station | 021-99215007-8 | |
| DHA | 1092 | |
| Fire Brigade | 16 | |
| Chief Fire Officer KMC | 37773252 | |
| Central Fire Station | 99215007, 99215008 | |
| Central Station | 37724891, 37724892 | |
| Baldia Town Fire Station | 32562245 | |
| Fire Station PIA | 37773252 | |
| Gas Fire Station | 34934881, 34934882 | |
| KPT Fire Station Kemari | 272042, 272043 | |
| KPT Fire Station TPX | 32413968 | |
| KPT Fire Station West Wharf | 32314488 | |
| KPT Fire Station OP-L | 272182 | |
| Landhi Fire Station | 35015888, 35014396 | |
| Lyari Fire Station | 37527521, 37528090 | |
| Manzoor Colony Fire Station | 35804094 | |
| Nazimabad Fire Station | 36649983, 3620778 | |
| New Karachi Fire Station | 36974020 | |
| Orangi Fire Station | 36651222, 36650515 | |
| Saddar Fire Station | 32259864 -32257960 | |
| Shah Faisal Fire Station | 99218037 | |
| S I T E Fire Station | 32562245 – 32562243 | |
| Sohrab Goth Fire Station | 36365353 | |
| Blood Bank | Pakistan Red Crescent Society | 111733257 |
| Fatmid Foundation | 32225284- 32258656- 32256036 – 32253323 | |
| Hussani Blood Bank | 021-32238405-8 – 021-32237734-3 | |
| Edhi Blood Bank | 32413232 | |
| Red Cresent | 35836275 / 35830376 | |
| St. John Ambulance | 721-0600 / 721-0500 | |
| Fatmid Foundation | 322-25284 / 322-58656 | |
| Alamgir Welfare Trust | 485-2055 / 485-2060 | |
| Al-Mustafa Welfare Trust | 633-7810 | |
| Ambulance | Edhi | 115 & 021-32310066 & 021-32310077 |
| Chippa | 1020 & 111-111-134 | |
| Aman | 1021 | |
| St John Ambulance | 32250500- 32250600 | |
| Edhi Head Office | 32413232, 32413158 | |
| Edhi Emerg Centre | 32310066-32310077-115 | |
| Edhi Welfare Centre | 3225225, 3683432 | |
| Karachi Flight Enquiry | Flight Enquiry | 114 – 345791260 – 34579444 |
| Flight Enquiry | 445791259 | |
| Flight Enquiry | 34579126 | |
| Flight Enquiry | 34579444 | |
| Flight Enquiry | 34572371 | |
| Flight Enquiry | 34579333 | |
| Utility & Infrastructure Services | K-Electric (Power Outages) | 118 |
| Karachi Water & Sewerage Board (KW&SB) | 133 | |
| Civil Defence | 241-2222 / 241-5111 | |
| Bomb Disposal Squad | 921-2646 / 921-2655 | |
| OTHERS | Rangers Helpline | 1101 |
| NDMA | 051-111-157-157 |
People are advised not to share sensitive information about military locations or equipment and to stay away from fake or propaganda across the border. Blood donations may also be needed if the situation worsens.
Stay calm, stay alert, and support each other.
