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PIMS Fire Tragedy and Government Response | Pakistan News
Fourteen infants lost their lives in a devastating fire at Pakistan’s premier medical institute, PIMS, sparking national grief and urgent government action. In response, the Parliamentary Affairs Minister pledged five million rupees to each family, calling the tragedy “criminal negligence” and stressing no money can replace a child. A high-level inquiry committee has been formed to uncover accountability, with promises of severe consequences for those responsible. Compensation will be directly deposited into mothers’ accounts, aided by swift infant identification through hospital tags. The…
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