14 newborns die in PIMS hospital fire, safety failures suspected

Further reports concerning the deadly fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) allege that the hospital was not equipped with fire-fighting equipment and that its staff were untrained for such emergencies. These claims have intensified scrutiny of the hospital's safety standards and administrative oversight.

Further details emerging from the fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) suggest the blaze may have been linked to an air-conditioning-related incident. Of the fifteen infants who were in the nursery at the time of the fire, only one could be rescued.

The investigation is expected to examine whether the hospital's fire, electrical, and life-safety systems were adequately designed, installed, and maintained to protect patients. Experts have highlighted that high-risk hospital areas should be equipped with automatic sprinkler systems and addressable fire alarms, which can detect and suppress a fire at an early stage.