300 LABOURERS BURNT ALIVE IN GARMENT FACTORY IN KARACHI ON 2012 SEPTEMBER 2012
300 LABOURERS BURNT ALIVE IN GARMENT FACTORY IN KARACHI ON 2012 SEPTEMBER 2012 Pakistan has one of the largest labour and manpower resources in the world, due to its large population. According to data produced by the CIA World Factbook, the total number of Pakistan's labour force is 58.4 million, making it the 10th largest country in terms of available human workforce.[7] 2012 Pakistan garment factory fires Baldia Town Lahore Location of incidents shown in the map of Pakistan. Date 11 September 2012 Location Baldia Town , Karachi , Sindh Lahore , Punjab Cause Various ignition sources: (still under investigation) Casualties Karachi Fire: 289 people killed [1] [2] by smoke inhalation , burns and stampede Lahore Fire: 25 people killed [2] by smoke inhalation , burns and stampede About 20.1% of labour force is involved in industry...