{
  "id": 16744170,
  "title": "Punjab Orders Electrical Fire Safety Audit of Govt Hospitals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/punjab-orders-electrical-fire-safety-audit-of-govt-hospitals",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-27T12:05:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/27/punjab-orders-electrical-fire-safety-audit-of-govt-hospitals/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Punjab authorities have announced plans to conduct electrical and fire safety audits of all major government hospitals in the province. A joint steering committee has been formed to oversee the process and ensure any serious issues identified are addressed promptly. The committee will be chaired by the Specialised Healthcare secretary, with the Energy secretary serving as co-chairman. Inspections will examine the condition of electrical systems and fire protection arrangements, with the goal of rectifying deficiencies and improving energy efficiency in healthcare facilities. The committee will work closely with the Health Department, Energy Department, and Punjab Energy Efficiency and Conservation Agency to coordinate the audit process and implement necessary changes. A progress report on the audits and any corrective actions taken will be submitted to the Chief Secretary of Punjab.",
  "summary": "The Punjab government has decided to conduct electrical and fire safety audits of major public hospitals across the province and … Read More The post Punjab Orders Electrical Fire Safety Audit of Govt Hospitals appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}