Labour unions, victims demand fresh probe into Baldia factory fire
Key takeaways
- During the presser, they said that the recent Supreme Court decision had strengthened their view that factory owners and government institutions were responsible for the tragedy, which claimed more than 250 lives.
- A three-member bench headed by Justice Malik Shahzad Ahmad Khan allowed the convicts' appeals, ruling that the prosecution had failed to establish its case beyond reasonable doubt.
- The court held that the accused were entitled to the benefit of the doubt in light of the evidence and legal issues involved.
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Home latest pakistan world sports showbiz entertainment Royal business health Sci-Tech Food Fact Check big picture Videos shows Watch LIVE TV X Home Latest Pakistan World Sports Showbiz Fact Check big picture Videos Shows LIVE TV Pakistan Labour unions, victims demand fresh probe into Baldia factory fire Victims and unions allege factory owners, govt institutions responsible for 2012 tragedy By Kiran Khan | Published June 14, 2026
KARACHI: Labour unions and victims of the Baldia Town factory fire on Sunday demanded a fresh examination of the case, arguing that recent Supreme Court observations reinforced their long-held position on responsibility and accountability.
National Trade Union Federation Pakistan General Secretary Nasir Mansoor and Pakistan Workers Federation Senior Vice President Zehra Khan made the demand during a joint press conference at the Karachi Press Club, alongside affected families.