🚨PIMS Fire Tragedy: Serious Safety Questions Raised

PIMS had reportedly been operating without a licence from the Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority (IHRA) for two years before a neonatal nursery fire claimed the lives of 14 newborns, the Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services was informed.

Senators raised concerns over the reported absence of fire alarms, blocked emergency exits, inadequate evacuation measures and construction materials obstructing access.

An interim inquiry pointed to possible gaps in fire safety, staffing, emergency response and security coordination. The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The committee has called for a comprehensive investigation and accountability for any negligence or safety violations.

14 newborn lives lost. Questions remain unanswered.PIMS had reportedly been operating without a licence from the Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority (IHRA) for two years before a neonatal nursery fire claimed the lives of 14 newborns, the Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services was informed.

Senators raised concerns over the reported absence of fire alarms, blocked emergency exits, inadequate evacuation measures and construction materials obstructing access.

An interim inquiry pointed to possible gaps in fire safety, staffing, emergency response and security coordination. The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The committee has called for a comprehensive investigation and accountability for any negligence or safety violations.

14 newborn lives lost. Questions remain unanswered.