PM removes Aslam Ghauri as federal health secretary over PIMS tragedy

Pm Removes Aslam Ghauri As Federal Health Secretary Over Pims Tragedy

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday removed Aslam Ghauri as federal health secretary after 14 infants were killed in a fire incident at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS).

The premier issued the order while chairing a meeting on the PIMS blaze incident. He expressed resentment at the officials concerned for their negligence.

He has also formed in high-level inquiry committee, which will be headed by former interior secretary Shahid Khan. Secretary Establishment Dr Nabil Awar and others will be part of the committee.

List of 14 newborns died in PIMS hospital fire

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