PIMS Fire: Accountability Demands | Pakistan News

Pakistan News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

Fourteen infants perished in a devastating fire at Pakistan’s PIMS hospital, blamed on an AC malfunction—but parents say rescue was delayed and staff failed them. The Prime Minister has suspended the Health Secretary and formed a government-led probe, sparking outrage from experts and politicians demanding an independent judicial commission to ensure real accountability. Critics point to systemic failures: underfunded primary care, overcrowded hospitals, poor oversight—and even allegations of staff negligence and locked doors. As grief turns to fury, calls grow louder for justice that goes…