Faisalabad Factory Blast: 15 Workers Dead, Safety Negligence Exposed

 

Today, my heart feels heavy. News has come from a small industrial area in Faisalabad that a boiler exploded in a glue factory, and 15 hardworking brothers were gone in an instant.

It was morning, and people were working to earn their livelihood – some were earning for their homes, some for their children’s school fees, and some for their daughter’s wedding. And a single blast destroyed everything.

The factory was named “Al-Rehman Chemicals” or something similar, located near Samundri Road in an old industrial zone. Witnesses said the explosion was so powerful that it was heard 2–3 kilometers away, and the entire building collapsed within a minute. Walls fell, roofs flew off, and machinery parts were scattered everywhere.

Those workers inside are now hard to identify. Many cases will require DNA testing. Rescue 1122 teams arrived quickly, but by then the fire had consumed everything. Seven workers are still fighting for their lives in the hospital, and doctors say three are in critical condition. May Allah give them health and forgive those who have passed away. Ameen.

Now the question arises: why did this happen?

The factory owners had deliberately blocked the boiler’s safety valve to increase pressure and speed up production. Other nearby factory owners said this was a daily practice. Safety inspections never happened, and the labor department was bribed to look the other way. The boiler was 15 years old, and its certificate had expired.

A worker’s brother cried in front of a camera, saying:

"My brother had just said yesterday that the boiler was making strange noises, and the owner told him to work or leave."

Just a simple choice – livelihood or life. The workers chose to work, and life was taken.

People are asking:

Where were the labor inspectors?

Where was the factory’s fire safety certificate?

When was the last boiler inspection done?

Do laws like OSHA really exist in Pakistan, or are they only on paper?

The government has formed an inquiry committee, the minister expressed sorrow, and a compensation of 500,000 PKR per family was announced. But no amount of money can bring back those 15 lives.

This is not just a Faisalabad problem; it’s a nationwide issue. In 90% of factories in Pakistan, safety standards are ignored. Workers don’t get helmets, fire extinguishers are broken, and emergency exits are locked. Owners only care about profit, not human lives.

If you work in a factory, or if someone you know works there:

Stop immediately if you hear unusual noises from boilers or machinery

Always wear safety gear, even if the owner forbids it

Keep emergency exits clear at all times

If the owner does not invest in safety, don’t work there – livelihood comes from Allah

Today, pray for those 15 brothers, pray for the children who have become orphans, and pray for the mothers who are waiting for their sons at home.

May Allah protect every worker in Pakistan and give our government the courage to take real action, not just form committees.

If this message reaches your heart, type “Ameen” and share it with your friends who work in factories. Remember: safety comes first; livelihood comes second.

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