PM Shehbaz orders swift action on PIMS fire probe, vows no leniency
At a glance
- PM Shehbaz Sharif chaired a meeting on the deadly PIMS hospital fire.
- He vowed no leniency for officials found negligent in their duties.
- The fire last week killed 14 infants in the gynaecology ward.
Story so far
A fire in the gynaecology ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad last week resulted in the deaths of 14 infants. An inquiry committee was formed and submitted an interim report, which led to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordering the suspension of eight officials. The government is now focused on implementing the investigation's findings and improving hospital safety.
Latest development
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to swiftly implement decisions from the PIMS fire investigation, vowing that officials found guilty of criminal negligence will not be spared. He also ordered the health minister and secretary to personally oversee improvements at the hospital.
Sources and updates
Pims fire: PM Shehbaz reiterates no leniency for officials found negligent in their duties
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday chaired an emergency meeting on health affairs and the fire at the gynaecology ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims), reiterating that no leniency would be shown to officials fou
PM directs swift implementation of PIMS fire probe decisions
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed relevant authorities to ensure swift implementation of decisions taken in light of the interim investigation into the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) fire incident. The prime minister
پمز میں مجرمانہ غفلت کے مرتکب اہلکاروں کو رعایت نہیں دی جائے گی، وزیر اعظم
وزیرِ اعظم شہباز شریف کی زیر صدارت وزرات صحت کے امور اور پمز میں آتشزدگی کے واقعے پر اجلاس منعقد ہوا، جس میں پمز آتشزدگی واقعے سے متعلق بریفنگ دی گئی۔
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