IHC Seeks Reports from All Parties in PIMS Newborn Deaths Case
At a glance
- The IHC is hearing a case regarding newborn deaths at PIMS following a fire in July 2024.
- A petition seeks an independent inquiry and alleges negligence by hospital management.
- The court has now directed all parties in the case to submit reports.
Story so far
The Islamabad High Court is examining a case related to newborn deaths at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) following an alleged fire incident in July 2024. A petition before the court calls for an independent inquiry and the removal of the hospital's Executive Director, citing negligence and alleged tampering with evidence. The court had previously requested a report from the government on the matter.
Latest development
The Islamabad High Court has directed all parties involved in the case concerning newborn deaths at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) to submit their respective reports.
Latest updates
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on September 4 directed all parties involved in the case concerning newborn deaths at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) to submit their respective reports.
New information indicates the case being heard by the Islamabad High Court (IHC) pertains to newborn deaths at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), not only the previously reported fire at the hospital's nursing hostel.
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a written order in the case concerning the July 2024 fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). The order formalises the court's proceedings from the recent hearing on the matter.
In a new development on September 4, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has demanded a report from the government regarding the fire incident at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS).
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