Baldia Town factory fire
Coverage of Baldia Town factory fire in the Nexus archive.
- State bound to protect life, enforce law, carry out fair probe, SC rules
The Supreme Court ruled that the state must protect life, enforce laws, and conduct fair investigations, referencing the 2012 Baldia Town factory fire that killed 260 workers. It overturned death sentences for two MQM workers, citing insufficient evidence, and emphasized the need for conclusive proof in criminal cases.
- After SC verdict, families of Baldia factory fire victims seek answers
The Supreme Court of Pakistan acquitted two Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) activists in the Baldia Town factory fire case, leading families of victims and labor organizations to demand accountability for institutional failures. The court's decision has reopened questions about the role of factory owners and government departments in the 2012 tragedy that killed over 260 workers.