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PIMS Nursery Fire: What Went Wrong | Pakistan News
A horrific nursery fire at PIMS hospital claimed 14 lives, sparking a damning inquiry led by former interior secretary Shahid Khan. The report, still unannounced, reveals catastrophic failures in fire safety and medical infrastructure — none of which met international standards. Staff and first responders recounted chaos, including locked exits and security delaying emergency crews. Investigators suspect an air conditioner spark ignited the blaze, which spread rapidly due to infants on oxygen, compounded by only 26 extinguishers and no sprinklers. The inquiry aims to uncover systemic flaws…
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