--- title: "Parliamentary committees question PIMS fire investigation and CCTV footage" description: "Most outlets reported that parliamentary committees raised concerns about the investigation into the PIMS fire and the authenticity or availability of CCTV footage. Several emphasized the committees’ doubts about the footage, with some noting that lawmakers described it as \"manipulated\" or \"incomplete.\" A few also mentioned the recent appointment of new staff at PIMS and the demand for accountability, including calls for the arrest of the suspended chief. The focus on missing evidence and incomplete inquiry reports was consistent across the coverage, though the weight given to the new leadership and demands for arrests varied." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/4750-at-least-14-newborns-die-after-fire-breaks-out-at-pims-gynae site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Parliamentary committees question PIMS fire investigation and CCTV footage pakistan · latest filing 1 Sep 2026, 6:31 AM PKT · 26 Aug – 1 Sep 2026 · 271 articles from 22 outlets over 7 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 31 Aug 2026 — Parliamentary committees question PIMS fire investigation and CCTV footage (8 outlets) > Most outlets reported that parliamentary committees raised concerns about the investigation into the PIMS fire and the authenticity or availability of CCTV footage. Several emphasized the committees’ doubts about the footage, with some noting that lawmakers described it as "manipulated" or "incomplete." A few also mentioned the recent appointment of new staff at PIMS and the demand for accountability, including calls for the arrest of the suspended chief. The focus on missing evidence and incomplete inquiry reports was consistent across the coverage, though the weight given to the new leadership and demands for arrests varied. - **Daily Times** — [NA, Senate committees question probe into deadly PIMS fire](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1546211/na-senate-committees-question-probe-into-deadly-pims-fire/) · 1 Sep 2026, 6:31 AM PKT > Standing committees of both houses of parliament on Monday questioned the probe into the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) fire that killed 14 infants, raising concerns over incomplete CCTV footage and the disputed number of infants present in the nursery. The inquiry committee established to investigate the deadly hospital fire had submitted its interim […] - **Business Recorder** — [PIMS tragedy: NA, Senate bodies demand criminal proceedings against those responsible](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40437282/pims-tragedy-na-senate-bodies-demand-criminal-proceedings-against-those-responsible) · 1 Sep 2026, 4:49 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committees of the National Assembly and Senate on National Health Services and Regulations demanded that the government start criminal proceedings against those responsible for the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) nursery fire, which resulted in the deaths of 14 infants. The Parliamentary bodies also questioned the effectiveness of the inquiry conducted on t... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Senate body expresses displeasure over negligence in PIMS tragedy](https://www.app.com.pk/national/senate-body-expresses-displeasure-over-negligence-in-pims-tragedy/) · 31 Aug 2026, 11:36 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > The Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination on Monday expressed displeasure over alleged negligence and shortcomings at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), particularly regarding fire safety, emergency preparedness and regulatory oversight. - **Dawn** — [NA, Senate committees question probe into deadly Pims fire](https://www.dawn.com/news/2026416/na-senate-committees-question-probe-into-deadly-pims-fire) · 31 Aug 2026, 9:55 PM PKT · 98% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Standing committees of both houses of parliament on Monday questioned the probe into the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) fire that killed 14 infants, raising concerns over incomplete CCTV footage and the disputed number of infants present in the nursery. The inquiry committee established to investigate the deadly hospital fire had submitted its interim report to Prime M... - **Abb Takk News** — [PIMS fire controversy: Senate, NA committees question CCTV footage authenticity](https://abbtakk.tv/pims-fire-controversy-senate-na-committees-question-cctv-footage-authenticity/) · 31 Aug 2026, 8:05 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: The standing committees of both the Senate and National Assembly on health have expressed serious doubts over the CCTV footage related to the tragic fire at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), which resulted in the death of 14 newborns. Lawmakers suggested that the footage may have been tampered... - **24 News HD** — [PIMS tragedy: NA committee questions inquiry report, seeks accountability](https://www.24newshd.tv/31-Aug-2026/pims-tragedy-na-committee-questions-inquiry-report-seeks-accountability) · 31 Aug 2026, 7:28 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > The National Assembly Standing Committee on Health on Monday questioned the findings of an inquiry into a fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), with lawmakers calling for accountability and a review of the hospital's safety arrangements. - **ARY News (English)** — [PIMS fire: Senate, NA committees say CCTV footage seems manipulated](https://arynews.tv/pims-fire-senate-na-committees-questions-cctv-footage) · 31 Aug 2026, 5:24 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Senate and National Assembly committees on health have raised serious questions over the CCTV footage of the devastating fire at PIMS - **Hum News English** — [Lawmakers grill PIMS officials over fire that killed 14 babies, demand arrest of suspended chief](https://humenglish.com/latest/lawmakers-grill-pims-officials-over-fire-that-killed-14-babies-demand-arrest-of-suspended-chief/) · 31 Aug 2026, 2:34 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary committee investigating the August 26 fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), in which 14 babies died, on Monday questioned the hospital’s management, emergency response and regulatory oversight, with officials unable to provide a definitive explanation for what caused the blaze. Committee members called for former PIMS Executive Director Dr Imran S... ### 30 Aug 2026 — New Pims Chief Vows Safety Measures After Fire That Killed 14 Newborns (6 outlets) > Most outlets led with the new Executive Director of Pims, Dr Muhammad Salman, pledging stronger safety measures to prevent future incidents following a deadly fire that killed 14 newborns. The Business Recorder and Abb Takk News explicitly mentioned the number of infant deaths, while the Daily Times focused on the transfer and appointment of the new director. All excerpts emphasized the vow to address safety lapses but varied slightly in framing the cause of the tragedy, with some using "deadly fire" and others referencing "recent incidents." - **Daily Times** — [New PIMS boss vows corrective measures following deadly blaze](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1545836/new-pims-boss-vows-corrective-measures-following-deadly-blaze/) · 31 Aug 2026, 5:47 AM PKT > Dr Muhammad Salman, Chief Executive Officer, National Institute of Health, Islamabad has been transferred and placed at the disposal of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, as Executive Director (BS-2 1) on deputation basis for a period of three years. Dr Salman will also hold the additional charge of the post of Chief Executive Officer, National […] - **Business Recorder** — [Fire tragedy: New PIMS ED vows to take steps to prevent recurrence of such incidents](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40437131/fire-tragedy-new-pims-ed-vows-to-take-steps-to-prevent-recurrence-of-such-incidents) · 31 Aug 2026, 5:22 AM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: The newly appointed Executive Director of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Dr Muhammad Salman, on Sunday vowed to address safety lapses and prevent a repeat of the tragedy in which 14 infants died in a fire at the hospital’s gynaecology ward. Speaking to reporters after assuming charge, Dr Salman said the administration would act on the recommendations of the inquiry co... - **24 News HD** — [Years of fire safety warnings to PIMS come to light after hospital tragedy](https://www.24newshd.tv/30-Aug-2026/years-fire-safety-warnings-pims-come-light-hospital-tragedy) · 30 Aug 2026, 11:14 PM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing > A record of notices and warnings issued to the administration of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) over shortcomings in its fire safety arrangements has come to light following the recent fire tragedy at the hospital. - **The Express Tribune** — [Infant deaths expose deadly gaps in hospital fire safety](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2626619/infant-deaths-expose-deadly-gaps-in-hospital-fire-safety) · 30 Aug 2026, 10:45 PM PKT · 59% identical wording to the newest filing > From Lahore to Karachi and Peshawar, the PIMS tragedy has unveiled fire-safety failures at major hospitals as authorit - **Abb Takk News** — [New Pims chief vows reforms after deaths of 14 newborns](https://abbtakk.tv/new-pims-chief-vows-reforms-after-deaths-of-14-newborns/) · 30 Aug 2026, 5:33 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Newly appointed Executive Director of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) Dr Muhammad Salman has pledged to introduce measures aimed at preventing a repeat of incidents that have recently raised serious concerns over patient safety at the hospital. Speaking to reporters after taking charge on Sunday, Dr Salman... - **Pakistan Observer** — [New Pims Chief Vows Stronger Patient Safety Measures After Deadly Fire](https://pakobserver.net/new-pims-chief-vows-stronger-patient-safety-measures-after-deadly-fire/) · 30 Aug 2026, 5:12 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > The newly appointed Executive Director of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims), Dr Muhammad Salman, has pledged to strengthen… ### 29 Aug 2026 — PM orders suspensions and criminal proceedings over PIMS fire that killed 14 newborns (14 outlets) > Most outlets reported that the Prime Minister ordered the suspension and criminal proceedings against eight officials linked to the PIMS fire, citing safety lapses and delayed emergency response. Some also noted the release of the interim inquiry report and the appointment of a new executive director. A few outlets, like Minute Mirror and Daily Times, included broader commentary on the implications of the tragedy for hospital safety in Pakistan. - **Aaj News (English)** — [New PIMS chief vows measures to improve patient safety](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330470070/new-pims-chief-vows-measures-to-improve-patient-safety) · 30 Aug 2026, 3:59 PM PKT > New PIMS Executive Director Dr Muhammad Salman has vowed to take necessary measures to improve patient safety and prevent a recurrence of recent tragic incidents at the Islamabad hospital. Dr Salman assumed charge as PIMS executive director on Sunday after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif suspended the former director and seven other senior doctors following the deaths of 14 newborn babies in the ... - **Geo News** — [New Pims executive director pledges steps to prevent recurrence of incidents](https://www.geo.tv/latest/679853-new-pims-executive-director-pledges-steps-to-prevent-recurrence-of-incidents) · 30 Aug 2026, 3:37 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences Executive Director Dr Muhammad Salman speaks to media in Islamabad, August 30, 2026. — ReporterEfforts to be made to ensure patients' safety: Dr Salman.Making efforts to provide better, faster services: Pims ED.Dr Salman says Pims has... - **Minute Mirror** — [PIMS tragedy is a wake-up call for Pakistan’s he...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pims-tragedy-is-a-wake-up-call-for-pakistans-health-system-621357/) · 30 Aug 2026, 3:00 PM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > The deaths of 14 newborn babies at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Islamabad, on August 26, 2026, should not be treated as another isolated hospital tragedy followed by condolences, an inquiry and administrative suspensions. - **Hum News English** — [PIMS fire: New executive director takes charge as govt appoints replacements](https://humenglish.com/latest/pims-fire-new-executive-director-takes-charge-as-govt-appoints-replacements/) · 30 Aug 2026, 2:18 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Dr Muhammad Salman has assumed charge as executive director of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), a day after the prime minister suspended senior officials following an inquiry into a fire that killed 14 newborn babies. Salman, who is also serving as chief executive officer of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), was appointed executive director of PIMS for three ... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Notifications issued over replacement, suspension of PIMS staff](https://www.app.com.pk/national/notifications-issued-over-replacement-suspension-of-pims-staff-2/) · 30 Aug 2026, 2:08 PM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP)::Dr. Muhammad Salman, Chief Executive Officer, National Institute of Health, Islamabad has been transferred and placed at the disposal of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, as Executive Director (BS-2 1) on deputation basis for a period of three years. Dr Salman will also hold the additional charge of the post of Chief... - **ARY News (English)** — [PIMS fire: Eight officials suspended, new executive director appointed](https://arynews.tv/pims-fire-officials-suspended-new-executive-director-appointed) · 30 Aug 2026, 11:44 AM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > Discover the latest updates on the PIMS fire incident and the new appointments in leadership at PIMS Islamabad. - **24 News HD** — [Health Ministry notifies suspension of seven PIMS staffers as new administration takes over](https://www.24newshd.tv/30-Aug-2026/health-ministry-notifies-suspension-seven-pims-staffers-new-administration-takes) · 30 Aug 2026, 11:43 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Following the release of an inquiry report into the deaths of 14 newborns at Islamabad’s Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), the Ministry of Health on Sunday issued the notification for the suspension of seven Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) employees, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [PIMS Fire Horror exposes How Govt Hospitals in Punjab operate without Fire Hydrants](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/30-Aug-2026/pims-fire-horror-exposes-how-govt-hospitals-in-punjab-operate-without-fire-hydrants) · 30 Aug 2026, 11:38 AM PKT · 63% identical wording to the newest filing > RAWALPINDI – The horrific PIMS fire incident claimed 14 newborn lives and it triggered disturbing debate, how safe are other government hospitals? A fresh safety review exposed major gap, with hospitals across Rawalpindi Division found to be operating without the required fire hydrants, raising urgent questions about preparedness for the next emergency. As concerns grow […] - **The Nation** — [Axe falls on PIMS high-ups over deaths of 14 newborns in fire](https://www.nation.com.pk/30-Aug-2026/axe-falls-pims-high-ups-deaths-14-newborns-fire) · 30 Aug 2026, 8:19 AM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > PM Shehbaz Sharif approves suspension of eight top officials Approves conferment of Sitara-i-Khidmat on a nurse who rescued newborn babies during fire Inquiry finds serious safety failures, recommends criminal action against senior officials Blaze engulfed neonatal ward within two minutes First emergency response arrived. - **Daily Times** — [Heads roll as inquiry panel submits interim report on PIMS inferno](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1545560/heads-roll-as-inquiry-panel-submits-interim-report-on-pims-inferno/) · 30 Aug 2026, 7:44 AM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday ordered the suspension of and criminal action against eight officials, including the executive director (ED) of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), over a fire at the hospital that claimed the lives of 14 infants. A statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office said the premier made the […] - **Pakistan Observer** — [PIMS tragedy demands wider investigation](https://pakobserver.net/pims-tragedy-demands-wider-investigation/) · 30 Aug 2026, 7:35 AM PKT · 61% identical wording to the newest filing > THE deaths of 14 neonates in PIMS are not simply a hospital fire tragedy. They represent a profound test… - **Dunya News** — [PIMS tragedy: PM Shehbaz orders suspension, action against eight officials](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/970351-pims-tragedy-pm-shehbaz-orders-suspension-action-against-eight-offic) · 30 Aug 2026, 7:20 AM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > Interim inquiry finds serious safety lapses, inadequate emergency procedures and delayed response - **Pakistan Today** — [‘PIMS Fire’: PM suspends eight officials, orders criminal proceedings following interim probe](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/08/30/pims-fire-pm-suspends-eight-officials-orders-criminal-proceedings-following-interim-probe) · 30 Aug 2026, 1:41 AM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif suspends eight PIMS officials, including the ED, and orders criminal proceedings after an interim probe into the hospital fire that killed 14 newborns. A preliminary report will be released. - **Business Recorder** — [PIMS fire: here’s the full text of interim inquiry report](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40437002/pims-fire-heres-the-full-text-of-interim-inquiry-report) · 29 Aug 2026, 10:40 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered on Saturday the immediate suspension of eight officials of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), including the Executive Director Imran Sikandar. The names were identified by an inquiry committee as responsible for the PIMS neonatal ward fire that claimed the lives of at least 14 children. The inquiry found that PIMS had no detailed standard op... ### 29 Aug 2026 — PIMS hospital fire inquiry reveals safety lapses and accountability measures (17 outlets) > Most outlets led with the submission of the inquiry report into the PIMS nursery fire, highlighting findings of inadequate fire safety and medical facilities, and calls for accountability. Several emphasized the recommendation to remove officials and the formation of a fact-finding committee by the National Assembly. A few also noted the health minister offering himself for accountability and the broader implications for hospital safety standards. Some outlets briefly mentioned the deaths of 14 newborns and an abandoned infant among the victims, while others downplayed these details in favor of procedural and institutional responses. - **Hum News English** — [PIMS fire: PM Shehbaz orders suspension, criminal proceedings against eight officials](https://humenglish.com/latest/pims-fire-pm-shehbaz-orders-suspension-criminal-proceedings-against-eight-officials/) · 29 Aug 2026, 8:25 PM PKT > ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday approved the immediate suspension of eight officials identified in an interim inquiry into the deadly fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), ordering both departmental and criminal proceedings against those found responsible. The directives came during a high-level meeting chaired by the prime minister, where the inquiry c... - **Dunya News** — [PIMS tragedy: PM Shehbaz orders immediate suspension and criminal action against eight officials](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/970351-pims-tragedy-pm-shehbaz-orders-immediate-suspension-and-criminal-acti) · 29 Aug 2026, 8:10 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > Interim inquiry finds serious safety lapses, inadequate emergency procedures and delayed response - **24 News HD** — [PIMS tragedy: PM approves suspension of 8 individuals identified by probe committee](https://www.24newshd.tv/29-Aug-2026/pims-tragedy-pm-approves-suspension-8-individuals-identified-probe-committee) · 29 Aug 2026, 8:07 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > A high-level meeting regarding the fire incident at PIMS was held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, where the interim report of the inquiry committee was presented to him. - **Aaj News (English)** — [PM removes PIMS executive director, suspends eight over fire](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330469979/pm-removes-pims-executive-director-suspends-eight-over-fire) · 29 Aug 2026, 7:57 PM PKT · 92% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the immediate suspension of eight people held responsible for negligence in connection with the fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by the prime minister to review the PIMS fire incident. The interim report of the inquiry committee was presented to the prime minister duri... - **Pakistan Observer** — [PIMS Executive Director among 8 Suspended, face Criminal Proceedings over Infant Deaths](https://pakobserver.net/pims-executive-director-among-8-suspended-face-criminal-proceedings-over-infant-deaths/) · 29 Aug 2026, 7:55 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – PIMS neonatal ward fire prompted strong action, with eight officials suspended and criminal proceedings ordered after an inquiry… - **Daily Times** — [PIMS tragedy prompts suspension of eight officials](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1545261/pims-tragedy-prompts-suspension-of-eight-officials/) · 29 Aug 2026, 7:54 PM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the immediate suspension of eight officials over the PIMS tragedy. He also ordered authorities to begin criminal proceedings against those responsible. The decision came during a high-level meeting on the incident. The meeting reviewed the preliminary findings of an investigation committee. Officials presented the committee’s interim report ... - **Minute Mirror** — [PM approves suspension of eight officials over PIM...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pm-approves-suspension-of-eight-officials-over-pims-tragedy-620927/) · 29 Aug 2026, 7:52 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the immediate suspension of eight officials over the PIMS tragedy and directed authorities to initiate - **Geo News** — [Pims tragedy: PM orders suspension, criminal proceedings against eight named in inquiry](https://www.geo.tv/latest/679778-pims-tragedy-pm-orders-suspension-criminal-proceedings-against-eight-named-in-inquiry) · 29 Aug 2026, 7:52 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Javeria, mother of a newborn victim, is consoled following a deadly fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan, August 26, 2026. — ReutersPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the immediate suspension and criminal proceedings... - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [PIMS Executive Director among 8 suspended over Failures behind Infants Deaths](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/29-Aug-2026/pims-executive-director-among-8-suspended-over-failures-behind-infants-deaths) · 29 Aug 2026, 7:15 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – The deadly PIMS neonatal ward fire triggered major government crackdown, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordering immediate suspension of eight officials after an inquiry exposed a string of alleged safety, administrative and emergency-response failures linked to the deaths of 14 newborns. PM Sharif ordered departmental and criminal proceedings against those found responsible and... - **Dawn** — [Inquiry findings will provide clarity on circumstances of Pims fire, says health minister](https://www.dawn.com/news/2025962/inquiry-findings-will-provide-clarity-on-circumstances-of-pims-fire-says-health-minister) · 29 Aug 2026, 6:15 PM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > Health Minister Mustafa Kamal said on Saturday that the facts and findings of an inquiry committee formed on the prime minister’s orders would help clarify the circumstances surrounding the fire at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) that claimed the lives of 14 infants. He made the remarks while speaking to the media after visiting the children’s ward at Pims alongside Parliamentary ... - **ARY News (English)** — [PIMS fire inquiry committee recommends removal of 10 officers](https://arynews.tv/pims-fire-inquiry-committee-recommends-removal-of-10-officers) · 29 Aug 2026, 5:12 PM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > The preliminary PIMS fire inquiry report has recommended removing 10 officers, including Executive Director Prof Dr Rana Imran Sikandar. - **ProPakistani** — [CDA Report Exposes Major Fire Safety Gaps in 6,500 Islamabad Buildings](https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/29/cda-report-exposes-major-fire-safety-gaps-in-6500-islamabad-buildings/) · 29 Aug 2026, 3:36 PM PKT · 55% identical wording to the newest filing > A Capital Development Authority (CDA) report from January has resurfaced after the deadly Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) nursery… Read More - **The Express Tribune** — [PIMS executive director, 7 others suspended as PM orders criminal proceedings over neonatal ward fire](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2626403/pims-executive-director-7-others-suspended-as-pm-orders-criminal-proceedings-over-neonatal-ward-fire) · 29 Aug 2026, 2:48 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > Inquiry finds PIMS lacked detailed fire emergency SOPs, training, and sprinkler system in the neonatal ward - **Business Recorder** — [PIMS fire probe flags 'inadequate' fire safety, medical facilities](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40436989/pims-fire-probe-flags-inadequate-fire-safety-medical-facilities) · 29 Aug 2026, 2:38 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > An initial inquiry report into the tragic fire at the nursery of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad has been completed and submitted to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Aaj News reported on Saturday citing sources. According to the sources, the report was prepared by an inquiry committee headed by former interior secretary Shahid Khan and submitted to Prime Minister’s ... - **The Friday Times** — [A Preventable Tragedy Exposes Pakistan’s Hospital Safety Crisis](https://www.thefridaytimes.com/29-Aug-2026/preventable-tragedy-exposes-pakistan-s-hospital-safety-crisis) · 29 Aug 2026, 11:17 AM PKT · 51% identical wording to the newest filing > Fourteen newborns were killed before dawn on Wednesday when fire tore through the nursery of the Mother and Child Health (MCH) ward at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Islamabad’s largest public hospital. - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan suspends 8 officials, orders criminal action over hospital fire that killed 14 newborns](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2656243/pakistan) · 29 Aug 2026, 8:08 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday suspended eight officials and ordered criminal proceedings against them after an inquiry into a hospital fire that killed 14 newborns found serious safety and emergency-response failures at Islamabad’s largest public-sector hospital. - **The Nation** — [NA resolution calls for strong accountability over deadly PIMS fire](https://www.nation.com.pk/29-Aug-2026/na-resolution-calls-strong-accountability-deadly-pims-fire) · 29 Aug 2026, 7:13 AM PKT · 63% identical wording to the newest filing > Health minister assures Senate those responsible for fire tragedy will not be spared Mustafa Kamal says entire system has rotted and radical reforms needed in country’s healthcare system Rs5 million compensation cheques handed over to parents of each infant. ### 28 Aug 2026 — Fire at PIMS hospital in Islamabad kills 14 newborns (16 outlets) > Most outlets led with the death toll and the call for accountability, particularly emphasizing Health Minister Mustafa Kamal's vow that no one would be spared. Several also highlighted the demand for parliamentary probes and health sector reforms. A few outlets described the scene of devastation in the neonatal ward and noted the unclear cause of the fire, while others focused on the aftermath, including fire safety audits ordered in multiple provinces and revelations of safety deficiencies in other hospitals. Some excerpts briefly mentioned a two-month-old unclaimed infant among the victims. - **24 News HD** — [Ministry orders fire safety audit at PIMS and other public hospitals](https://www.24newshd.tv/28-Aug-2026/ministry-orders-fire-safety-audit-pims-public-hospitals) · 28 Aug 2026, 11:34 PM PKT > The Federal Ministry of National Health Services has ordered an immediate and comprehensive fire safety audit at PIMS and all hospitals under its administrative control following the recent PIMS tragedy, 24NewsHD TV reported. - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Senate seeks time-bound probe into PIMS fire tragedy](https://www.app.com.pk/national/senate-seeks-time-bound-probe-into-pims-fire-tragedy/) · 28 Aug 2026, 11:22 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > The tragic fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) came under scrutiny in the Senate on Friday, as lawmakers called for a time-bound parliamentary inquiry to fix responsibility and examine the hospital’s emergency exits, rescue response, fire-safety arrangements and earlier warnings about potential hazards. - **Hum News English** — [PIMS tragedy: Kamal says probe findings will be implemented ‘word for word’](https://humenglish.com/latest/pims-tragedy-kamal-says-probe-findings-will-be-implemented-word-for-word/) · 28 Aug 2026, 9:53 PM PKT · 63% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal has called for strict punishment for those found responsible for the deaths of 14 newborns in the PIMS incident, saying the matter should not be brushed under the carpet. Speaking on HUM News programme “Khabar Aur Tajzia”, Kamal said the government was awaiting the report of the inquiry committee constituted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ... - **Daily Times** — [Parliament seeks probe into PIMS tragedy](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1544790/parliament-seeks-probe-into-pims-tragedy/) · 28 Aug 2026, 9:19 PM PKT · 60% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Parliament has demanded a transparent investigation into the deaths of 14 newborns at PIMS. Both houses approved motions seeking special parliamentary committees to investigate the tragedy. Opposition lawmakers also rejected the government’s existing inquiry committee. Health Minister Mustafa Kamal assured lawmakers that authorities would hold everyone responsible for the deaths. He ... - **Pakistan Today** — [PIMS Fire: Senate, NA demand accountability as govt vows no one will be spared](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/08/28/pims-fire-senate-na-demand-accountability-as-govt-vows-no-one-will-be-spared) · 28 Aug 2026, 9:00 PM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing > After the PIMS fire killed 14 infants, Pakistan’s government vowed no one responsible for negligence will be spared. The Senate and NA call for a special parliamentary committee and radical health-sector reforms. - **ProPakistani** — [Punjab Orders Fire Safety Drills in Govt Hospitals](https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/28/punjab-orders-fire-safety-drills-in-govt-hospitals/) · 28 Aug 2026, 4:47 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has issued top-priority directives for immediate safety audits, infrastructure upgrades and regular mock drills… Read More - **BOL News** — [‘Matter will not die down’: Health Minister vows action over 14 newborn deaths](https://www.bolnews.com/pakistan/matter-will-not-die-down-health-minister-vows-action-over-14-newborn-deaths/) · 28 Aug 2026, 4:46 PM PKT · 62% identical wording to the newest filing > Mustafa Kamal takes responsibility for the PIMS tragedy as Parliament moves to investigate the deaths and hold those responsible accountable. - **Aaj News (English)** — [No one will be spared over PIMS fire: Mustafa Kamal](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330469850/no-one-will-be-spared-over-pims-fire-mustafa-kamal) · 28 Aug 2026, 4:45 PM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > Health Minister Mustafa Kamal on Friday vowed that no one responsible for the fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), which claimed the lives of 14 infants, would be spared, as he called for accountability and sweeping reforms in the country’s health sector. Addressing a session of the National Assembly, Kamal expressed profound grief over the tragedy and said the government ... - **Abb Takk News** — [Health Minister pledges strict action over PIMS fire as Parliament orders special probe](https://abbtakk.tv/health-minister-pledges-strict-action-over-pims-fire-as-parliament-orders-special-probe/) · 28 Aug 2026, 3:49 PM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has vowed strict action against anyone found responsible for the deaths of 14 newborns in the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) fire, insisting that the tragedy will not be allowed to fade from public attention. Speaking in the Senate on Friday, Kamal said... - **ARY News (English)** — [Mustafa Kamal offers himself for accountability over PIMS tragedy](https://arynews.tv/mustafa-kamal-offers-himself-for-accountability-over-pims-tragedy) · 28 Aug 2026, 2:55 PM PKT · 63% identical wording to the newest filing > Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal addresses the deaths of 14 newborns at PIMS, promising accountability for those responsible. - **The Express Tribune** — [Govt orders fire safety audits of hospitals after PIMS tragedy](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2626252/govt-orders-fire-safety-audits-of-hospitals-after-pims-tragedy) · 28 Aug 2026, 2:35 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > Health ministry directs hospitals to review fire alarms, firefighting equipment and emergency exit routes - **Business Recorder** — [No one will be spared over PIMS fire: Mustafa Kamal](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40436869/no-one-will-be-spared-over-pims-fire-mustafa-kamal) · 28 Aug 2026, 2:20 PM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > Health Minister Mustafa Kamal on Friday vowed that no one responsible for the circumstances surrounding the fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), which claimed the lives of 14 infants, would be spared, as he called for accountability and sweeping reforms in the country’s health sector. Addressing a session of the National Assembly, Kamal expressed profound grief over the tr... - **Minute Mirror** — [PIMS fire: Health minister vows accountability, ur...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pims-fire-health-minister-vows-accountability-urges-reforms-620167/) · 28 Aug 2026, 2:04 PM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing > Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has vowed that no one responsible for the deaths of 14 infants - **Dunya News** — [Mustafa Kamal vows no one will be spared, calls for health sector reform](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/970138-mustafa-kamal-vows-no-one-will-be-spared-calls-for-health-sector-refo) · 28 Aug 2026, 1:59 PM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > Health Minister Mustafa Kamal vowed accountability over the PIMS fire that killed 14 infants, while the government announced Rs5 million compensation for each affected family. - **Geo News** — [‘No one will be spared': Health minister vows indiscriminate action over Pims inferno](https://www.geo.tv/latest/679569-no-one-will-be-spared-health-minister-vows-indiscriminate-action-over-pims-inferno) · 28 Aug 2026, 1:19 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > Police personnel move past an ambulance outside an intensive care unit after a fire broke out at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences hospital in Islamabad, August 26, 2026. — ReutersFederal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has pledged that those responsible for the deadly... - **Dawn** — [Private schools told to enforce fire safety measures in Sindh](https://www.dawn.com/news/2025649/private-schools-told-to-enforce-fire-safety-measures-in-sindh) · 28 Aug 2026, 9:04 AM PKT · 60% identical wording to the newest filing > KARACHI: The Sindh School Education and Literacy Department has directed all privately managed schools in the province to immediately implement comprehensive fire safety measures. The directive, issued by the Additional Director Registration here on August 26, says, “In view of the recent fire incidents and in order to prevent any untoward occurrence, it is hereby made mandatory for all private... ### 27 Aug 2026 — Fire at PIMS hospital in Islamabad kills 14 newborns (18 outlets) > Most outlets led with the death toll and the fire’s impact on newborns, often noting the location (PIMS gynaecology or nursery ward) and the immediate public and official reactions, such as celebrity mourning and government-ordered safety audits. Several also highlighted the funerals and the emotional impact on families. A number of outlets expanded on the aftermath, reporting on new fire safety measures in hospitals and schools, while a few included details about the ongoing investigations, such as the formation of inquiry committees and the discovery of fire safety deficiencies. Some also noted the revelation that one of the deceased infants had been unclaimed at the hospital for two months. - **The Express Tribune** — [PIMS tragedy exposes city hospitals' safety gaps](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2626168/pims-tragedy-exposes-city-hospitals-safety-gaps) · 28 Aug 2026, 1:02 AM PKT > Abbasi Shaheed has just 13 extinguishers, no emergency exit; JPMC under scrutiny - **Minute Mirror** — [PIMS MCH Nursery Fire: inquiry committee formation...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pims-mch-nursery-fire-inquiry-committee-formation-raises-questions-619873/) · 27 Aug 2026, 11:52 PM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing > The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) has reconstituted an inquiry committee to investigate the fire - **Pakistan Today** — [Punjab orders hospital safety review after Pims fire tragedy](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/08/27/punjab-orders-hospital-safety-review-after-pims-fire-tragedy) · 27 Aug 2026, 10:33 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered a province-wide safety audit of public hospitals within 24 hours after the Pims fire in Islamabad. The review covers fire safety, emergency exits, hydrants, electrical systems and emergency drills. - **Dawn** — [Newborn infant left unclaimed at Pims for two months dies in blaze](https://www.dawn.com/news/2025531/newborn-infant-left-unclaimed-at-pims-for-two-months-dies-in-blaze) · 27 Aug 2026, 8:16 PM PKT · 53% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: One of the 14 babies who died in Wednesday’s fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims), Islamabad, was a two-month-old boy who had remained unclaimed at the hospital since birth. The infant had been living at Pims alongside other sick children. His body remains in the hospital mortuary following his death. He was born on June 21 to a young girl who appeared to be arou... - **Abb Takk News** — [Sindh govt mandates 10 fire safety measures for private schools following PIMS fire tragedy](https://abbtakk.tv/sindh-govt-mandates-10-fire-safety-measures-for-private-schools-following-pims-fire-tragedy/) · 27 Aug 2026, 7:50 PM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing > KARACHI: In response to the tragic fire at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) that resulted in the loss of 14 newborn lives, the Sindh government has made it compulsory for all privately operated schools in the province to implement ten strict fire safety protocols immediately. Rafia Javed, Additional Director... - **Hum News English** — [PIMS tragedy: PM’s inquiry panel examines rescue response, safety lapses](https://humenglish.com/latest/pims-tragedy-pms-inquiry-panel-examines-rescue-response-safety-lapses/) · 27 Aug 2026, 6:43 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: The inquiry committee constituted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to investigate the fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) has formally begun its probe into the deaths of 14 newborn babies, with investigators examining the response of emergency teams and the circumstances surrounding the blaze. According to sources, members of the high-level inquiry committee vis... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [PIMS fire incident: NA Health Committee visits hospital](https://www.app.com.pk/national/pims-fire-incident-na-health-committee-visits-hospital/) · 27 Aug 2026, 6:24 PM PKT · 63% identical wording to the newest filing > Members of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Health on Thursday visited the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) to review the tragic fire incident at the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and assess the ongoing investigation. - **ARY News (English)** — [PIMS forms new inquiry committee to probe nursery fire](https://arynews.tv/pims-forms-new-inquiry-committee-to-probe-nursery-fire) · 27 Aug 2026, 5:31 PM PKT · 63% identical wording to the newest filing > Professor Altaf Hussain from the ENT department and Professor Sajid Rafiq Abbasi from the Nephrology department have been... - **ProPakistani** — [PIMS Hospital Was Operating Without Mandatory Fire Safety NOC](https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/27/pims-hospital-was-operating-without-mandatory-fire-safety-noc/) · 27 Aug 2026, 5:26 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad was operating without a fire safety No Objection Certificate (NOC), reports… Read More - **Geo News** — [Pims hospital 'lacked' fire safety NOC](https://www.geo.tv/latest/679445-pims-hospital-lacked-fire-safety-noc) · 27 Aug 2026, 5:20 PM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > A man speaks on his mobile phone at the intensive care unit building with smoke marks, a day after a deadly fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences hospital in Islamabad, on August 27, 2026. — ReutersIHRA issues licenses to clinics and labs.CDA asked IHRA twice not to... - **24 News HD** — [PIMS administration constitutes own inquiry committee to probe nursery tragedy](https://www.24newshd.tv/27-Aug-2026/pims-administration-constitutes-inquiry-committee-probe-nursery-tragedy) · 27 Aug 2026, 5:06 PM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing > The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) has reconstituted its four-member inquiry committee to investigate the fire that broke out in the Mother and Child Hospital (MCH) nursery that claimed the lives of 14 newborn babies, reported 24NewsHD TV Channel. - **Aaj News (English)** — [PIMS fire: Inquiry panel records statements of over 30 employees](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330469686/pims-fire-inquiry-panel-records-statements-of-over-30-employees) · 27 Aug 2026, 3:46 PM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing > An inquiry committee investigating the deadly fire incident at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) hospital has expanded the scope of its probe, with statements from more than 30 hospital employees recorded so far, sources said. According to the sources, the committee has recorded statements from staff working in various departments of PIMS and conducted detailed questioning of he... - **Business Recorder** — [PIMS fire: Minister orders safety audit of maritime institutions](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40436678/pims-fire-minister-orders-safety-audit-of-maritime-institutions) · 27 Aug 2026, 3:00 PM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing > Expressing grief over the recent fire incident at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry ordered on Thursday an immediate fire safety audit of all institutions under the Ministry of Maritime Affairs. In a statement, the minister said that all institutions must submit the audit report of every building within 15 days. “Fire safety audit... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Cause of deadly Islamabad hospital fire unclear, nursery unfit for babies — lawmakers panel](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2656004/pakistan) · 27 Aug 2026, 2:08 PM PKT · 60% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: The cause of a fire that killed 14 newborn babies at a major state-run hospital in Pakistan’s capital remains undetermined, lawmakers said on Thursday, questioning an earlier account by the health minister that an electrical spark from an air conditioner had triggered the deadly blaze. - **Profit** — [Maritime ministry orders fire safety audits after PIMS Hospital incident](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/08/27/maritime-ministry-orders-fire-safety-audits-after-pims-hospital-incident) · 27 Aug 2026, 1:45 PM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > Junaid Anwar Chaudhry directs all organisations under the Ministry of Maritime Affairs to inspect buildings and facilities, with Karachi Port Trust Hospital given particular priority - **BOL News** — [Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz orders a 24-hour safety audit of public hospitals after PIMS fire](https://www.bolnews.com/latest-news/punjab-cm-maryam-nawaz-orders-a-24-hour-safety-audit-of-public-hospitals-after-pims-fire/) · 27 Aug 2026, 12:12 PM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > The Punjab government’s latest instructions focus on checking existing safety equipment and improving emergency access. The post Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz orders a 24-hour safety audit of public hospitals after PIMS fire appeared first on BOL News. - **Dunya News** — [14 infants die in fire at PIMS gynaecology ward](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/969757-14-infants-die-in-fire-at-pims-gynaecology-ward-) · 27 Aug 2026, 11:48 AM PKT · 57% identical wording to the newest filing > The fire broke out on the third floor of the Maternal and Child Health Ward early in the morning - **Pakistan Observer** — [After PIMS Nursery fire, Punjab directs immediate safety measures in hospitals](https://pakobserver.net/after-pims-nursery-fire-punjab-directs-immediate-safety-measures-in-hospitals/) · 27 Aug 2026, 10:38 AM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE – After tragic fire at PIMS Nursery in Islamabad which claimed lives of 14 new born babies, the Punjab… ### 26 Aug 2026 — Fire at Islamabad hospital nursery kills 14 newborns (17 outlets) > Most outlets led with the death toll and location of the fire, focusing on the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad. Several also highlighted the cause as an electrical fault or explosion in an air-conditioning unit, citing the health minister. A few outlets, such as Geo News and Aaj News, included accounts from grieving families or parents’ allegations of locked doors and inadequate staffing. Others, like 24 News HD and Abb Takk News, noted that newborns died from smoke inhalation rather than direct fire exposure. Some reports, particularly from Dawn and The Nation, expanded to broader concerns about fire safety in public hospitals and political reactions, including the suspension of officials and calls for accountability. - **Minute Mirror** — [14 newborns die in PIMS fire as questions mount ov...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/14-newborns-die-in-pims-fire-as-questions-mount-over-hospital-oversight-619116/) · 26 Aug 2026, 11:03 PM PKT > At least 14 newborns lost their lives in a fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) on August 26, - **Hum News English** — [Minister vows to implement PIMS tragedy inquiry findings; ready for ‘greater sacrifice’](https://humenglish.com/latest/pims-tragedy-mustafa-kamal-vows-to-implement-inquiry-findings-says-ready-for-greater-sacrifice/) · 26 Aug 2026, 10:59 PM PKT · 62% identical wording to the newest filing > WEB DESK: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has vowed to implement all findings and recommendations of the inquiry into the deaths of 14 newborn babies at PIMS, saying he is ready to make an even greater sacrifice over the tragedy. Speaking on the Hum Dekhen Ge programme on HUM News, Kamal said the high-level committee constituted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was investigating the cause... - **24 News HD** — [PIMS fire: Inquiry committee starts its work](https://www.24newshd.tv/26-Aug-2026/pims-fire-inquiry-committee-starts-work) · 26 Aug 2026, 10:46 PM PKT · 49% identical wording to the newest filing > An inquiry committee formed on the directions of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has started its work as committee led by former Federal Secretary Shahid Khan reached PIMS Hospital along with Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Irfan Main, reported 24NewsHD TV Channel. - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Karachi govt hospitals lack fire alarms, safety measures after PIMS tragedy](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/26-Aug-2026/karachi-govt-hospitals-lack-fire-alarms-safety-measures-after-pims-tragedy) · 26 Aug 2026, 9:30 PM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing > KARACHI – Serious gaps in fire safety arrangements at major government hospitals in Karachi have been exposed following the deadly fire at Islamabad’s Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). According to reports, Karachi Metropolitan Corporation’s Abbasi Shaheed Hospital has only 13 fire extinguishers. Hospital staff have not been provided regular fire drills or formal fire […] The post ... - **Pakistan Observer** — [Islamabad Hospitals Fire Safety checks intensify after PIMS Horrific Incident](https://pakobserver.net/islamabad-hospitals-fire-safety-checks-intensify-after-pims-horrific-incident/) · 26 Aug 2026, 8:25 PM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > PIMS fire tragedy left Islamabad’s hospitals under intense safety spotlight as questions mount over emergency preparedness, details of fire extinguishers… - **Aaj News (English)** — [PIMS faces scrutiny over failure to address fire safety deficiencies](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330469599/pims-faces-scrutiny-over-failure-to-address-fire-safety-deficiencies) · 26 Aug 2026, 8:24 PM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing > The alleged negligence of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) administration has come to light, with the Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad’s fire department informing the hospital about the non-completion of fire safety arrangements. According to sources, notices have been issued continuously since 2018 over fire safety deficiencies at PIMS. The Fire and Disaster Management Depar... - **ProPakistani** — [PIMS Tragedy Triggers Fire Safety Checks at Another Big Hospital](https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/26/pims-tragedy-triggers-fire-safety-checks-at-another-big-hospital/) · 26 Aug 2026, 8:05 PM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > Authorities have begun checking fire safety arrangements at hospitals in Rawalpindi following the deadly tragedy at Pakistan Institute of Medical… Read More The post PIMS Tragedy Triggers Fire Safety Checks at Another Big Hospital appeared first on ProPakistani. - **Geo News** — [Explainer: What we know so far about the Pims nursery fire](https://www.geo.tv/latest/679311-explainer-what-we-know-so-far-about-the-pims-nursery-fire) · 26 Aug 2026, 8:01 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > A worker removes broken pieces of a glass window after a fire broke out at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences hospital in Islamabad, August 26, 2026. — Reuters ISLAMABAD: Fourteen infants died after a fire broke out in the neonatal intensive care unit of the Pakistan... - **Abb Takk News** — [Celebrities call for justice over Pims fire, labeling It ‘Criminal Negligence’](https://abbtakk.tv/celebrities-call-for-justice-over-pims-fire-labeling-it-criminal-negligence/) · 26 Aug 2026, 7:56 PM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Following the tragic blaze at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) in Islamabad, prominent public figures and entertainers have united in demanding accountability for those responsible for the devastating incident. The fire, which claimed the lives of several infants and caused widespread grief, has sparked a wave of... The post Celebrities call for justice over Pims fir... - **The Nation** — [Maryam Nawaz orders fire safety systems in all Punjab government hospitals](https://www.nation.com.pk/26-Aug-2026/maryam-nawaz-orders-fire-safety-systems-punjab-government-hospitals) · 26 Aug 2026, 6:51 PM PKT · 46% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed authorities to ensure the installation of fire safety systems in all government hospitals across the province. - **BOL News** — [Mustafa Kamal vows accountability over PIMS tragedy](https://www.bolnews.com/pakistan/mustafa-kamal-vows-accountability-over-pims-tragedy/) · 26 Aug 2026, 6:38 PM PKT · 46% identical wording to the newest filing > Federal Health Minister said he had first offered himself for accountability before Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, The post Mustafa Kamal vows accountability over PIMS tragedy appeared first on BOL News. - **Dunya News** — [At least 14 infants die in fire at PIMS gynaecology ward](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/969757-at-least-14-infants-die-in-fire-at-pims-gynaecology-ward-) · 26 Aug 2026, 6:11 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > The fire broke out on the third floor of the Maternal and Child Health Ward early in the morning - **Dawn** — [No lessons learnt: A timeline of hospital fires reported in Pakistan since 2010](https://www.dawn.com/news/2025406/no-lessons-learnt-a-timeline-of-hospital-fires-reported-in-pakistan-since-2010) · 26 Aug 2026, 3:10 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Fourteen infants were killed in a fire that broke out in the gynaecology ward of Islamabad’s Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) on Wednesday morning. Fires in large buildings are frequent in Pakistan, often due to poor safety laws and building codes as well as lax enforcement. Here are some of the fire incidents reported in hospitals since 2010. November 9, 2025: A fire caused extens... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan PM suspends health official after state hospital fire kills 14 newborns](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2655897/pakistan) · 26 Aug 2026, 2:08 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif suspended Pakistan’s federal health secretary on Wednesday and ordered a “high-level” investigation after a fire killed 14 newborn babies in the nursery of a major state-run hospital in Islamabad. The blaze erupted on the third floor of the maternal and child health ward at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), one of the capital’s largest p... - **ARY News (English)** — [15 infants died as fire breaks out at PIMS hospital in Islamabad](https://arynews.tv/15-infants-killed-as-fire-breaks-out-at-pims-hospital) · 26 Aug 2026, 10:28 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing - **Business Recorder** — [Fire at PIMS gynaecology ward claims lives of at least 14 newborns](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40436586/fire-at-pims-gynaecology-ward-claims-lives-of-at-least-14-newborns) · 26 Aug 2026, 9:59 AM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > At least 14 infants were killed when a fire broke ​out at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) ‌hospital on Wednesday. In a statement, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep grief and sorrow over the tragic fire incident at the nursery of the hospital. The prime minister took notice of the incident and directed the authorities to conduct an immediate investigation. “Such a si... - **The Express Tribune** — [14 newborns killed in fire at PIMS Hospital in Islamabad](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2625930/14-newborns-killed-in-fire-at-pims-hospital-in-islamabad) · 26 Aug 2026, 5:18 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Health Minister says blaze caused by an explosion in an air-conditioning unit in the children’s intensive care ward ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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