KARACHI: Federal Minister for Port and Shipping Ali Zaidi on Tuesday deplored that the tragic part of Baldia Factory verdict is that the masterminds and accomplices had gone scot free and only those who ignited the blaze at their orders have been convicted.
Talking about the ATC verdict on the Baldia Factory fire tragedy, Ali Zaidi said the judgment has cleared all doubts and proved it beyond a shadow of doubt that it was terrorism and not an accident.
The minister said while the families of the victims have received a modicum of justice after eight long years, the prosecutors must appeal against the acquittal of the mastermind and bring all those responsible for the horrific crime to justice.
Zaidi said the verdict has also proven right the suspicions about the Sindh Police investigations and raises questions about their professional competence. He said the masterminds, planners and facilitators have been acquitted, while those who set the fire to the factory have been convicted.
Meeting was attended by CDA members, DG Resource Wing, ED Capital Hospital and the relevant senior officers
Mian Saleem, who was placed in list of most wanted terrorists, was accused by FIA of blackmailing Judge Arshed Malik
Senator Mohammad Abdul Qadir advocated for creation of authority to regulate and promote Pakistan’s mineral industry
$626,980 was paid for submission and approval of project charter and execution
Speaker advocated collective approach to strengthening democratic and parliamentary institutions across Pakistan
Both discuss matters of mutual interest, and agreed to enhance trade and cultural ties between two friendly countries
