{"id":564169,"date":"2026-08-28T09:23:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T04:23:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=564169"},"modified":"2026-08-28T09:23:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T04:23:23","slug":"14-newborns-killed-in-fire-at-pims-laid-to-rest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/14-newborns-killed-in-fire-at-pims-laid-to-rest\/","title":{"rendered":"14 newborns killed in fire at PIMS laid to rest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> ISLAMABAD<br \/>\nFourteen newborns who died in a fire at the  the nursery of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) have been laid to rest.<br \/>\n14 newborns  were killed on Wednesday after a fire broke out on the third floor of the Mother and Child Hospital\u2019s ward at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Hospital.<br \/>\nAccording to RESCUE authorities there were 15 newborns in nursery when fire broke out and lady doctor could recue only one .<br \/>\nAccording to hospital documents the identification of deceased new  born infants  have come to light. Twins of one citizen Bahadar  also died in the incident.<br \/>\nAccording to RESCUE authorities fire brigade  vehicles extinguished the fire. Later the process of cooling continued. 19 persons including women have been rescued.<br \/>\nAll the technical staff appointed in children ward has been suspended. 14 deceased infants children have been laid to rest.<br \/>\nThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia\u2019s condemnation of the fatal fire at a children\u2019s hospital in Islamabad, which resulted in the deaths of at least 14 newborns.<br \/>\nThe Embassy of the People\u2019s Republic of China in Pakistan officially extended its deepest condolences and sympathies to the grieving families following the devastating fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) hospital in Islamabad, which claimed the lives of 14 newborn infants.<br \/>\nThe Official StatementIn a statement issued by the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan, the diplomatic mission stated they were \u201cdeeply saddened by the loss of precious lives of 14 infants\u201d and expressed absolute solidarity with the victims\u2019 families.<br \/>\nThe United Nations has expressed deep sorrow and extended its heartfelt condolences over the tragic deaths of at least 14 newborn babies in a devastating fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad.<br \/>\nUNICEF said it is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of at least 14 newborn lives following a fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) hospital in Islamabad today.<br \/>\n\u201cWe extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved families and all those affected by this devastating incident.<br \/>\n\u201cEvery newborn deserves a safe start to life, and every mother and child should be able to receive care in a safe, secure health facility.<br \/>\n\u201cUNICEF calls for the urgent review and strengthening of fire prevention and safety standards across health facilities, to ensure that every mother and child can receive the care they need in a safe environment.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD 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