By Deeba Shehnaz Akhtar Over the past two decades, Emergency Services Rescue 1122 has emerged as a vital lifeline for Pakistan, providing critical assistance to over 18.5 million victims across the country. From medical emergencies to natural disasters, this integrated emergency service encompassing ambulance, fire and rescue, disaster response, and community emergency response teams has…
Deeba Shahnaz Akhter In 2024, Emergency Service Rescue 1122 achieved a significant milestone as Pakistan was honored with the United Nations INSARAG Chair for the Asia-Pacific region. This recognition followed its INSARAG classification and led to the hosting of three major international events: the International Rescue Challenge, the United Nations INSARAG Exercise in Lahore, and the…
By: Deeba Shahnaz Akhter 19 years ago, Emergency Service Rescue 1122 was started as Ambulance Service in 2004 from historic city of Lahore and gradually evolved into an integrated emergency services model for South Asia. About two-decade journey of untiring efforts of Rescuers provided sense of safety to the millions of citizens of Pakistan. It…
