The Islamabad High Court has sought a report submitted to the prime minister and details of action taken over the PIMS incident. The court also directed the federal government to submit a detailed response.
The court heard a petition filed by citizen Munir Ahmed seeking a judicial inquiry into the PIMS incident. During the hearing, the court decided to club the petition with an already pending case.
The Islamabad High Court sought details of the report presented to the prime minister regarding the PIMS incident. It also asked the authorities to provide information about action taken on the report.
The court directed the federal government to submit a detailed reply on the PIMS incident. The government will have to explain the steps taken by relevant authorities in the matter.
The court also raised questions about a report issued by the Senate Standing Committee on Health last year concerning PIMS. It asked why no action had been taken on the committee’s report.
The petition was filed by Munir Ahmed, who has requested a judicial inquiry into the PIMS incident. The court has now sought the government’s position and relevant records before proceeding further.
The Islamabad High Court will examine the federal government’s response in the next stage of the proceedings. The reports and details sought by the court may determine the further course of the case.
