Fatal Flaws Exposed in Pakistan's Coal Mining Industry A recent explosion at a coal mine complex in Balochistan province has exposed the dark underbelly of Pakistan's coal mining industry.
The incident, which claimed eight lives and left dozens missing, is a grim reminder that prioritizing resource extraction often comes at the cost of worker safety.
The blast, likely caused by methane gas buildup, is just one in a long series of calamities to beset the industry.