Rs. 10 Million and Civil Award Announced for Nurse Who Saved a Baby in PIMS Fire
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a Rs. 10 million cash reward and the Sitara-i-Khidmat for nurse Razia Noreen, who … Read More The post Rs. 10 Million and Civil Award Announced for Nurse Who Saved a Baby in PIMS Fire appeared first on ProPakistani .
The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad suffered a deadly fire on August 26, with 15 newborn babies present in the neonatal nursery at the time. Tragically, 14 of them perished in the blaze. However, nurse Razia Noreen's swift action saved one infant, making it the sole survivor of the disaster. Despite the grave danger, Noreen displayed remarkable bravery by risking her own life to rescue the baby.
In response to the findings, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a generous reward of Rs. 10 million (Rs. 1 crore) and the prestigious Sitara-i-Khidmat civilian honor for the courageous nurse. The prime minister lauded Noreen's exceptional courage and unwavering commitment during the emergency, expressing the nation's pride in her selfless act of saving the child.
In addition to the generous reward, the government has also ordered action against eight officials implicated in the inquiry and initiated criminal proceedings against those found responsible. The government has also ordered the private security company at the hospital to take corrective measures. The inquiry revealed significant shortcomings in fire safety measures, evacuation protocols, and overall emergency response at PIMS.
However, the exact cause of the fire remains under investigation as authorities conduct further forensic examinations. Moreover, the government has extended its support to the impacted families by providing Rs. 5 million in compensation for each family affected by the tragic incident.
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