Newborns’ deaths in Pims fire prompt safety drills in capital buildings
ISLAMABAD: The tragic fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) gynaecology ward, which claimed the lives of 14 infants, has prompted authorities to conduct fire drills in key government offices to reinforce safety measures. On Friday, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) conducted a special fire safety mock drill at the Parliament House to assess and strengthen emergency…
Islamabad: In the aftermath of the devastating fire at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) that claimed the lives of 14 newborns, authorities have taken decisive action to bolster safety measures across key government buildings. The Capital Development Authority (CDA) recently conducted a specialized fire safety drill at the Parliament House to evaluate and fortify emergency response protocols.
Similarly, the Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan (FCCP) organized a comprehensive training session focused on enhancing safety measures and emergency preparedness. The Pims fire report highlighted the institution's lack of detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training, prompting these critical safety assessments.
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