PM opens Pims fire inquiry of senior staff over safety gaps
A three-member panel led by Commerce Secretary Jawad Paul has 60 days to decide if eight Pims managers ignored fire-safety warnings after a July hostel blaze.
Shehbaz Sharif has ordered a Pims fire inquiry into senior managers after alleged inaction on fire-safety gaps.
A charge sheet ties that alleged inaction to an August blaze that killed 14 newborns, following a 6 July hostel fire.
Eight officials have been served, including the former executive director and neonatology and MCH leaders.
A three-person panel chaired by Jawad Paul must finish within 60 days and file findings within seven days after that.
Dr Aneza Jalil has 14 days to reply in writing; proven charges can lead to removal from service.