--- title: "PM Shehbaz awards nurse for saving newborn during PIMS fire" description: "Most outlets reported that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif awarded nurse Razia Noreen a Rs10 million cash reward and a civil award for her actions during the PIMS fire. Several also noted the specific award name (e.g., Tamgha-e-Khidmat or Sitara-e-Khidmat) and the date it would be conferred, March 23, 2027. A few outlets, such as The Nation and Pakistan Today, explicitly mentioned the broader context of the fire, noting it killed 14 babies. While the core details were consistent, some emphasized the heroic nature of the nurse’s actions more prominently, while others framed the announcement as a recognition of duty and service." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/6017-pakistani-nurse-razia-noreen-rescues-newborn-in-eight site: HarZaviya language: en --- # PM Shehbaz awards nurse for saving newborn during PIMS fire pakistan · latest filing 4 Sep 2026, 11:29 AM PKT · 2–4 Sep 2026 · 23 articles from 16 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 3 Sep 2026 — PM Shehbaz awards nurse for saving newborn during PIMS fire (14 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif awarded nurse Razia Noreen a Rs10 million cash reward and a civil award for her actions during the PIMS fire. Several also noted the specific award name (e.g., Tamgha-e-Khidmat or Sitara-e-Khidmat) and the date it would be conferred, March 23, 2027. A few outlets, such as The Nation and Pakistan Today, explicitly mentioned the broader context of the fire, noting it killed 14 babies. While the core details were consistent, some emphasized the heroic nature of the nurse’s actions more prominently, while others framed the announcement as a recognition of duty and service. - **Minute Mirror** — [PM rewards nurse who saved newborn in PIMS fire](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pm-rewards-nurse-who-saved-newborn-in-pims-fire-624374/) · 4 Sep 2026, 11:29 AM PKT > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif honours nurse Razia Noreen for saving a newborn during the PIMS fire, announcing Rs10 million and Tamgha..... - **Dunya News** — [PM Shehbaz awards Rs10m to Islamabad nurse for saving newborn](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Health/971161-pm-shehbaz-awards-rs10m-to-islamabad-nurse-for-saving-newborn) · 4 Sep 2026, 7:16 AM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif honoured nurse Razia Noreen with Rs10 million and announced a Tamgha-e-Khidmat for saving newborns. - **Business Recorder** — [PM meets PIMS’ saviour nurse Razia Noreen](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40437855/pm-meets-pims-saviour-nurse-razia-noreen) · 4 Sep 2026, 5:11 AM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday met nurse Razia Noreen, who risked her life to rescue a newborn during the recent fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), and praised her courage and dedication. During the meeting, the PM said Noreen had put her own life at risk to save the newborn, describing her act as one that would be remembered. He said the entire nat... - **Pakistan Today** — [PM announces Tamgha-e-Khidmat for PIMS fire hero Razia Noreen](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/04/pm-announces-tamgha-e-khidmat-for-pims-fire-hero-razia-noreen) · 4 Sep 2026, 1:16 AM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > PM Shehbaz Sharif announced that nurse Razia Noreen, who saved a newborn’s life during the tragic PIMS fire, will be awarded the Tamgha-e-Khidmat on March 23 for her extraordinary courage and services, while reiterating that strict action will be taken against those responsible for the incident. - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif hands over a cheque of reward of 1 Crore to Ms. Razia Naureen, a nurse of PIMS Islamabad, who saved life of a child during an unfortunate incident at NICU of the PIMS.](https://www.app.com.pk/photos-section/prime-minister-muhammad-shehbaz-sharif-hands-over-a-cheque-of-reward-of-1-crore-to-ms-razia-naureen-a-nurse-of-pims-islamabad-who-saved-life-of-a-child-during-an-unfortunate-incident-at-nicu-of-the/) · 3 Sep 2026, 8:22 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing - **Dawn** — ['A daughter of the nation': PM Shehbaz lauds courage of Pims nurse Razia Noreen during hospital fire](https://www.dawn.com/news/2027235/a-daughter-of-the-nation-pm-shehbaz-lauds-courage-of-pims-nurse-razia-noreen-during-hospital-fire) · 3 Sep 2026, 7:54 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday praised the courage of a nurse who saved an infant from a deadly fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) that killed 14 babies last week. The fire early last Wednesday drew shock and horror across the country with lawmakers in both houses of parliament demanding accountability. Footage from the incident showed that a nurse, Razia Noree... - **BOL News** — [Nurse Razia Noreen to get national award for PIMS fire rescue](https://bolnews.com/health/nurse-razia-noreen-to-get-national-award-for-pims-fire-rescue) · 3 Sep 2026, 7:32 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a Rs10 million cash award and the Tamgha-e-Khidmat for nurse Razia Noreen - **The Nation** — [PM Shehbaz announces Tamgha-e-Khidmat, cash reward for nurse who saved newborn during PIMS fire](https://www.nation.com.pk/03-Sep-2026/pm-shehbaz-announces-tamgha-e-khidmat-cash-reward-nurse-saved-newborn-pims-fire) · 3 Sep 2026, 7:00 PM PKT · 94% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday met nurse Razia Noreen, who saved a newborn’s life during a fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), and praised her bravery and sense of duty. - **Abb Takk News** — [PM Shehbaz honors Nurse Razia Noreen with civil award for heroic act](https://abbtakk.tv/pm-shehbaz-honors-nurse-razia-noreen-with-civil-award-for-heroic-act/) · 3 Sep 2026, 6:49 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that Razia Noreen, a nurse at Pims who heroically rescued a newborn amid the hospital fire, will be awarded a civil honor in recognition of her bravery. During a meeting with Noreen at his office, the prime minister commended her courageous act, stating... - **24 News HD** — [PIMS fire: PM Shehbaz awards Rs10m to nurse who saved newborn](https://www.24newshd.tv/03-Sep-2026/pims-fire-pm-shehbaz-awards-rs10m-nurse-saved-newborn) · 3 Sep 2026, 6:48 PM PKT · 94% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif awarded on Thursday a Rs10 million prize to nurse Razia Noreen for her bravery and efforts to save a newborn during the devastating fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). - **Geo News** — [Razia Noreen, nurse who saved newborn in Pims fire, to receive civil award](https://www.geo.tv/latest/680503-razia-noreen-nurse-who-saved-newborn-in-pims-fire-to-receive-civil-award) · 3 Sep 2026, 6:11 PM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praises nurse Razia Noreen, who saved a newborn during the Pims fire during a meeting held in Islamabad on September 3, 2026. — Screengrab via Geo NewsPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that Pims nurse Razia Noreen, who saved a... - **Hum News English** — [PIMS fire: PM Shehbaz awards Rs10m to nurse who saved newborn](https://humenglish.com/latest/pims-fire-pm-shehbaz-awards-rs10m-to-nurse-who-saved-newborn/) · 3 Sep 2026, 6:09 PM PKT · 93% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif awarded on Thursday a Rs10 million prize to nurse Razia Noreen for her bravery and efforts to save a newborn during the devastating fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). The August 26 fire at PIMS claimed the lives of 14 newborns, turning the hospital into a scene of grief and panic for families and healthcare workers. Appreciating N... - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [PM announces Rs10m reward, Medal of Service for nurse who saved newborn during PIMS fire](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/03-Sep-2026/pm-announces-rs10m-reward-medal-of-service-for-nurse-who-saved-newborn-during-pims-fire) · 3 Sep 2026, 6:08 PM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a Medal of Service and a cash reward of Rs10 million for a nurse who risked her life to save a newborn during a fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). According to reports, the prime minister met nurse Razia Noreen at the Prime Minister’s […] - **The Express Tribune** — [PM Shehbaz awards Rs10m cheque to nurse who saved newborn during PIMS fire](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2627267/pm-shehbaz-awards-rs10m-cheque-to-nurse-who-saved-newborn-during-pims-fire) · 3 Sep 2026, 2:56 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Says ‘Sitara-e-Khidmat’ would be conferred on her on March 23, 2027, in recognition of her extraordinary services ### 2 Sep 2026 — Nurse rescues newborn during PIMS fire, hailed as hero nationally and internationally (6 outlets) > Most outlets led with the nurse’s heroic act of saving a newborn during the PIMS fire, emphasizing her bravery and the national and international recognition she received. Some also noted her emotional trauma from the incident, while others highlighted the global attention, particularly from the Washington Post. The nurse’s own words, such as “I wanted to save infants,” were mentioned in passing in one excerpt but not widely quoted. - **Minute Mirror** — [PIMS nurse Razia Noreen honoured as national hero for saving newborn](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pims-nurse-razia-noreen-honoured-as-national-hero-for-saving-newborn-623479/) · 2 Sep 2026, 8:23 PM PKT > Senior nurse Razia Noreen of PIMS has received nationwide recognition for her bravery after risking her life to save newborn babies during - **ProPakistani** — [Famous US Newspaper Hails PIMS Nurse as National Hero](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/02/famous-us-newspaper-hails-pims-nurse-as-national-hero/) · 2 Sep 2026, 5:48 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > A nurse who risked her own life to rescue a newborn from the devastating fire at Islamabad’s Pakistan Institute of… Read More - **Abb Takk News** — [Nurse Razia Noorain hailed as hero after daring PIMS newborn rescue](https://abbtakk.tv/nurse-razia-noorain-hailed-as-hero-after-daring-pims-newborn-rescue/) · 2 Sep 2026, 4:01 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Nurse Razia Noorain has emerged as a symbol of courage after risking her life to save a newborn during the deadly fire that broke out in the nursery of Islamabad’s Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). Noorain reportedly rushed into the smoke-filled nursery and rescued a newborn in just... - **24 News HD** — [PIMS fire hero nurse Razia Noorain's brave rescue captures global attention](https://www.24newshd.tv/02-Sep-2026/pims-fire-hero-nurse-razia-noorain-s-brave-rescue-captures-global-attention) · 2 Sep 2026, 1:41 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > A nurse who risked her life to rescue a newborn from the fire at Islamabad's Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences has been praised as a national hero, with her bravery also receiving attention in the United States. - **BOL News** — [Pakistani nurse ‘Razia Noreen’ rescues newborn in eight seconds as PIMS fire sparks national praise](https://www.bolnews.com/latest-news/pakistani-nurse-razia-noreen-rescues-newborn-in-eight-seconds-as-pims-fire-sparks-national-praise/) · 2 Sep 2026, 12:29 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > Noreen said the tragedy has left her deeply traumatized. - **ARY News (English)** — [‘I wanted to save infants’: PIMS nurse Razia Noreen tells Washington Post](https://arynews.tv/pims-fire-nurse-razia-noreens-washington-post-interview) · 2 Sep 2026, 10:36 AM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > Nurse Razia Noreen displayed remarkable bravery during the PIMS fire by rescuing a newborn from danger. 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