Just two days after suspending journalists’ entry to the Secretariat, the government yesterday said they would get limited access there from today.
The government will soon review the existing accreditation cards
Bureaucrats whose Secretariat offices have been gutted in a fire will work at the office rooms of relevant departments for the time being.
Journalists' accreditation cards also cancelled until further notice
Says fire service DG
The committee will submit its report within 7 working days, detailing findings, recommendations to prevent such incidents in future
Most officials have vacated the Secretariat, with electricity disconnected, halting regular operations completely
The fire broke out early today at the Secretariat, and the cause is yet to be determined
Asked whether it was a conspiracy or an act of sabotage, Jahangir said, 'We can't say that before investigation'
At least 19 firefighting units were deployed at the scene and the fire was doused at 11:45am