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PM Shehbaz Sharif orders probe Into PIMS nursery f…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of 15 newborn babies in a fire that broke out at the nursery of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad on Wednesday morning.

The prime minister took immediate notice of the incident and directed the relevant authorities to launch a thorough investigation into the cause of the fire. He ordered officials to determine how the blaze started, examine the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify those responsible.

Shehbaz Sharif said such a tragedy involving newborn children was deeply distressing and unacceptable. He directed the authorities to take strict action against anyone found responsible for negligence or failure to ensure the safety of the infants.

“The incident has deeply saddened me. I share the grief of the parents who have lost their children,” the prime minister said, offering his condolences to the bereaved families.

According to PIMS authorities, 16 newborn babies were present in the nursery when the fire broke out in the morning. The blaze quickly engulfed the nursery, resulting in the deaths of 15 infants, while rescue teams managed to save one child.

The incident has raised serious concerns over fire safety and emergency arrangements in the hospital’s neonatal facility. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the fire and assess whether any safety protocols were breached.

Further details about the circumstances of the deaths and the findings of the investigation are expected as authorities continue their inquiry.

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