Action for Pakistan express condolences

Action for Pakistan, International, Rochdale held a special meeting to express their condolence to the families of 235 deceased (according to the latest information available) who have lost their lives as a result of the fire in a garment factory in Karachi, Pakistan.

A spokesman said: "Our hearts and minds are with the Governments, people of Pakistan and relatives of all those who have lost their lives in the fire."

"An official enquiry has been ordered and a report will be submitted within 10 days. We hope that the recommendations will be fully implemented and the owners and those responsible for it, will be brought to justice. It is also important that the findings of this report should be implemented in its true sense.

"In recent years, there have been a number of fires in factories and many precious lives have been lost. These incidents raise many questions."