Emergency Services Guide · PakistanEmergency Services Guide in Pakistan
Emergency numbers, response times, hospital systems, and trauma centers
• Emergency Number: 15 (medical), 115 (fire), 1915 (police)
• Ambulance Response: 10-20 minutes urban, 30-45 minutes rural
• Hospital Coverage: Public healthcare system with provincial hospitals and urban medical centers
• Trauma Centers: Major centers in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad
• Language Support: English and Urdu available in emergency services
Emergency Numbers
Police
15
Fire
115
Medical
1915
Other Numbers
Response Times
Urban Areas
~15 min
Rural Areas
~35 min
Response times vary significantly between urban and rural areas, with major cities having faster emergency services
Hospital System
Public healthcare system with significant private sector involvement, concentrated in major urban centers
Major Trauma Centers
Limited number of comprehensive trauma centers, primarily located in major metropolitan areas
Specialized Care:
- Burn units
- Cardiac care
- Trauma stabilization
Language Support
Emergency services in major cities provide English language support
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