Pims tragedy: PM orders suspension, criminal proceedings against eight named in inquiry

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the immediate suspension and criminal proceedings against eight people named in the interim inquiry into the deadly fire at the gynaecology ward at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims), which claimed the lives of 14 infants.

Those facing action include Pims Executive Director Prof Dr Imran Sikandar, Joint Executive Directors Dr Mutahir Shah and Dr Owais Ali Shah, and other senior officials, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office.

This is a developing story and is being updated with further details.