21 new rescue & firefighting vehicles arrive in Pakistan

Twenty-one new vehicles for Islamabad’s Rescue 1122 and Fire Brigade have arrived at Karachi Port from China, officials say.

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the port on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, and inspected the vehicles, which are expected to reach Islamabad within five days.

Interior Minister said the arrival of the new vehicles for Islamabad Rescue and the Fire Brigade was a welcome development.

He said the addition of new vehicles to Islamabad Rescue was the biggest expansion since 2009.

“We are grateful to the Government of China for expediting the supply of these new vehicles,” said Mohsin Naqvi.

The vehicles will be deployed at six Rescue 1122 stations across Islamabad and will operate around the clock.

Officials said the new equipment can be used in rescue and firefighting operations at heights of up to 256ft (78m).

The new fleet includes four aerial fire trucks, six fire towers and five fire tenders. The new rescue vehicles are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment.

Chief Collector Customs Appraisement South, Collector Appraisement East, Additional Collector Appraisement East, Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Director CDA and representatives of the National Logistics Corporation (NLC) were also present on the occasion.