Coverage dated October 20, 2026

Pakistan’s factory workers swelter in extreme heat as global brands fail on safety pledges

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KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Machines whirred around Siddiqui as her vision blurred and her heart hammered. The garment factory on the outskirts of Karachi was sweltering. The room was packed with sweating fellow workers and huge industrial equipment that radiated heat.

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    KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Machines whirred around Siddiqui as her vision blurred and her heart hammered. The garment factory on the outskirts of Karachi was sweltering. The room was packed with sweating fellow workers and huge industrial equipment that radiated heat.

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