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Pakistan suspends 8 officials after maternity ward fire kills 14 infants

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In Pakistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered the suspension of eight officials following a tragic fire at a maternity ward that resulted in the deaths of 14 infants. The blaze, which rapidly engulfed the ward, has led to calls for criminal proceedings against those deemed responsible for criminal negligence, including hospital staff and emergency service directors. An investigation is also underway concerning the security company responsible for the hospital. AI

RANK_REASON Significant regulatory action taken by a national government in response to a major public safety incident. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Pakistan suspends 8 officials after maternity ward fire kills 14 infants

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Pakistan suspends 8 officials after maternity ward fire kills 14 infants

    Pakistan’s prime minister said eight officials were suspended and called for criminal proceedings against them, after 14 infants were killed in a fire in a maternity ward in a hospital in the country’s capital. A preliminary report conducted by a four-person committee formed by P…

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