LAHORE: The Pakistan Railways has announced that Federal Government Inspector of Railways (FGIR), Aamir Nisar Chaudhry, will lead a formal inquiry into the derailment of the 107-Up Islamabad Express, which occurred on Friday evening. The inquiry proceedings will be held from August 4 to August 6 at the Divisional Superintendent (DS) Railway Office, Committee Room, Lahore. The sessions will begin daily at 9:00 AM. The FGIR has invited individuals possessing relevant information about the incident to come forward during the inquiry period. He also stated that written reports can be submitted via post to the FGIR Office on Allama Iqbal Road, in accordance with the Government of Pakistan’s regulations. The identity of informants will be kept strictly confidential. Emphasizing transparency and fairness, he assured that all aspects of the derailment will be thoroughly investigated, and that the inquiry will remain free from any external influence. The final report will be submitted to the Ministry of Railways within seven days. DNA
PIMS denies negligence in snakebite child’s treatment
ISLAMABAD: The Executive Director of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Dr. Imran Sikandar, has refuted the allegations circulating on social media related to the treatment of a snakebite victim, calling them baseless and misleading. In an official statement, Dr. Sikandar confirmed that the child, who was brought to PIMS on the morning of July 31 at 8:35 AM, was given prompt and proper medical attention. “The child was examined within 17 minutes and samples were sent for tests. He was administered 10 anti-venom vaccine injections immediately, and additional medication was also initiated,” said Dr. Sikandar. As the child’s condition deteriorated, another 10 anti-venom injections were administered. A senior physician and ICU team were also involved in the case during the vaccination process. Due to severe breathing difficulties, doctors decided the patient needed to be placed on a ventilator. “At that time, all ventilators at PIMS were already occupied,” Dr. Sikandar clarified. “We contacted Polyclinic Hospital, but no ventilator was available there either.
