Hundreds die in Pakistan factory fires

More than 310 people have perished in fires that gutted factories in Pakistan's two largest cities, in tragedies that prompted calls for an overhaul of poor industrial safety standards, officials said.

Aziz Ahmed, father of Asif Aziz who was killed in the garment factory fire holds his son's picture in Karachi on September 12, 2012. More than 310 people have perished in fires that gutted factories ... more 
Aziz Ahmed, father of Asif Aziz who was killed in the garment factory fire holds his son's picture in Karachi on September 12, 2012. More than 310 people have perished in fires that gutted factories in Pakistan's two largest cities, in tragedies that prompted calls for an overhaul of poor industrial safety standards, officials said . AFP PHOTO/Asif HASSAN less 
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Thu, Sep 13, 2012 1:00 PM AST (Arabian)
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