PIMS fire probe flags 'inadequate' fire safety, medical facilities
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…
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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