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Petition filed in IHC for judicial commission to probe PIMS fire

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At a glance

  • A petition has been filed in the Islamabad High Court for a judicial probe into the PIMS fire.
  • The petitioner seeks a commission of IHC judges and a forensic investigation.
  • An IHC judge separately remarked on the "state of affairs" after 14 infant deaths.

Story so far

Following a fire that killed 14 infants at Islamabad's PIMS hospital, legal action has been initiated. A petition was filed in the Islamabad High Court seeking a judicial commission to conduct a thorough investigation into the tragedy. Separately, an IHC judge has expressed severe dismay over the incident during a court hearing, questioning the standard of facilities at the capital's main hospital.

Latest development

A petition has been filed in the Islamabad High Court requesting the formation of a judicial commission to investigate the deadly fire at PIMS hospital. The petitioner has asked for a probe by high court judges, a forensic investigation, and an audit of the hospital's fire alarm system.

Sources and updates

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Islamabad High Court: Plea Filed for Judicial Commission to Probe PIMS Tragedy

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PIMS Hospital Fire: Big News From Islamabad High Court | Major Development | Express News

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PIMS Hospital Tragedy: Islamabad High Court Issues Major Development| Express News

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