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CDA Crackdown After PIMS Fire Tragedy | Pakistan News
After a devastating fire at Pakistan’s premier medical institute killed fourteen newborns, Islamabad is launching a ruthless crackdown on fire safety violations. The Capital Development Authority has sealed high-rise buildings, shut down hotels, and slapped massive fines—including 500,000 rupees—on PIMS, Polyclinic, and Capital Hospital. With a zero-tolerance policy now in place, authorities are inspecting every building for emergency exits, firefighting gear, and compliance certificates, while a citizen petitions the High Court over systemic failures. Lives depend on it—no shortcuts, no…
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