Pakistan, June 15 -- Labour unions and victims of the Baldia Town factory fire on Sunday demanded a fresh examination of the case, arguing that recent Supreme Court observations reinforced their long-held position on responsibility and accountability.

National Trade Union Federation Pakistan General Secretary Nasir Mansoor and Pakistan Workers Federation Senior Vice President Zehra Khan made the demand during a joint press conference at the Karachi Press Club, alongside affected families. During the presser, they said that the recent Supreme Court decision had strengthened their view that factory owners and government institutions were responsible for the tragedy, which claimed more than 250 lives.

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