ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): In a tragic incident, at least 14 newborns were killed in a massive fire that broke out in the gynac ward’s nursery at the Pakistan Medical Institute of Sciences (PIMS), Islamabad, on Wednesday morning.
According to the details, 15 newborns were present in the NICU at the time of the fire, and one baby was rescued. The preliminary investigation reveals that the fire broke out on the third floor of the Gynae ward.
Rescue Officials stated that, as per the initial findings, the fire started at 6:45 am after an air-conditioner compressor exploded inside the nursery.
Rescue officials said that the blaze had been extinguished and teams were carrying out cooling operations at the site.
Investigation Committee Formed
An inquiry committee has been formed under the chairmanship of the additional deputy commissioner to investigate the fire incident.
The committee would determine the cause of the fire and ascertain how the incident occurred, according to the district administration.
As per rescue officials, the MCH ward was sealed after the incident, while parents alleged that staff were not present in the incubation centre when the fire broke out.
PM Shehbaz Expresses Grief
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep sorrow and grief over the tragic incident of a fire in the nursery of PIMS Hospital, in which 14 newborns died.
The Prime Minister expressed his heartfelt condolences to the families of the innocent children. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif took notice of the tragic incident of fire and directed the authorities to immediately investigate.
اسلام آباد : 26 اگست 2026.
وزیراعظم محمد شہباز شریف نے پمز ہسپتال کی نرسری میں آتشزدگی کے اندوناک واقعہ میں 14 نومولود جاں بحق ہونے پر گہرے دکھ اور دِلی افسوس کا اظہار کیا. وزیراعظم نے معصوم بچوں کے لواحقین سے دلی اظہار تعزیت کیا۔ وزیراعظم محمد شہباز شریف نے آتشزدگی کے افسوسناک…
— Prime Minister’s Office (@PakPMO) August 26, 2026
The Prime Minister has said that such a situation with children is irreparable. A detailed review of the motives of the incident should be conducted, the responsible party should be determined, and the strictest action should be taken.
My heart is saddened by this tragic incident. The parents share equally in this grief. May Allah Almighty grant patience to the bereaved families, PM Shehbaz stated.
