PIMS fire probe finds major safety gaps
An inquiry into the PIMS nursery fire has found serious gaps in fire safety and medical facilities. The report has recommended strict action against staff members absent during the incident. The tragedy claimed the lives of 14 infants at the Islamabad hospital. Sources said the inquiry report has been completed and submitted to Prime Minister […]
An initial report into the fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) nursery in Islamabad has concluded that the facility lacked adequate medical and fire safety measures, according to sources. The inquiry committee, led by former interior secretary Shahid Khan, found that none of the safety arrangements at the hospital met international standards.
The report, which has not yet been made public, also highlighted difficulties during the emergency response. The committee recommended strict action against officials found absent on duty at the time of the incident. Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal stated that the fire might have started from a spark from an air conditioner around 6:38am, while eyewitness accounts suggested rescue teams took significantly longer to arrive.
The report recommends a thorough investigation into the accessibility of emergency exits and the response of staff members on duty during the tragedy.
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