PM announces compensation for fire victims

KARACHI:  Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf on Saturday took an aerial view of the Baldia Town factory that was hit by a deadly fire which claimed 289 lives. At Governor’s House, the PM announced Rs 4 lakhs compensation for every deceased and Rs 1 lakh for every injured. The Premier was informed that Karachi immediately needed one snorkel and 16 fire tenders and a DNA test facility to deal with difficult situation.

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