In Pakistan, five coal miners were killed in two separate mining accidents in Bolan and Duki coalfield areas of Balochistan. Officials said three miners died after they were trapped underground while methane gas accumulated in a coal mine in the Bolan coal mining field near Mach area.

In a separate incident, two coal miners were killed and another was injured in after a trolley carrying coal hit them in the Duki coal mining area. The condition of miners in Pakistan has been termed ‘inhuman’ by several agencies. Miners navigate unsafe tunnels with outdated tools, without oxygen systems, helmets, masks and basic gear. Furthermore, they work for 10-12 hours for meagre, irregular wages.