The news of a fire outbreak at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) nursery has shaken the internet, as 15 newborn children have lost their lives. The fire started after the air conditioner compressor exploded and the nursery’s doors were locked. Panic and torment have fallen on the parents who have lost their newborn children as they cry for justice. They have accused the management of leaving the children unattended as the tragedy took place; no doctors or nurses were present while the parents struggled to get the doors unlocked.
The tragic incident has triggered a wave of anger online as celebrities and netizens join to send prayers for the grieving families and call for action against the management of the prestigious institution. They have taken to social media to seek answers for why the nursery had been left unattended and locked. Enraged over the incident, veteran actor Muhammad Ahmad took to Instagram to express his grief and anger. He posted:
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Muhammad Ahmad stated that these victims will also be forgotten like any other committing crimes against children. He added that an investigation will be held; however, no one will be held accountable or punished, and nothing will be done to ensure healthcare safety.
Actress Azeah Daniel also expressed her rage over the incident and stated that this will also be forgotten and the nation will wait for another tragedy. She added that there is no value of life in the country and posted:
Hell broke upon parents of 15 new borns by the incompetent system we are living & dealing with. The value of life in our country is nothing but condemnation for a week or 2 & then we move on-waiting for next tragedy,next breaking new! #PIMShospital #NationalTragedy #Pakistan
— Azekah Daniel (@azekahdaniel1) August 26, 2026
Azakah also added that this is the state of affairs in the capital city; the conditions are worse for rural areas and posted on X:
It happened in The CAPITAL ! Imagine what the rural areas and small towns and smaller cities could be facing in the health sector. #PIMShospital #HealthCareNegligence https://t.co/ldSqk6v2Jr
— Azekah Daniel (@azekahdaniel1) August 26, 2026
Devastated over the incident, actress Madiha Rizvi posted:
Heartbroken over the incident, actress Nadia Afgan sent prayers for the grieving parents and posted:
Grieving over the lost lives, television host Madeha Naqvi posted:
Zunaira Inam Khan, a research analyst and wife of Usman Mukhtar, described the incident as a case of criminal negligence and called for accountability. She took to X and posted:
14 newborns just burnt to death in a fire at PIMS. This is not a terrible accident, it is a result of criminal negligence and mismanagement. There needs to be accountability for the innocent lives lost before they were even given a chance to truly begin.
— Zunaira Inam Khan (@ZunairaInam) August 26, 2026
Sharing a personal experience, she also condemned the lack of urgency in emergency situations and posted:
And speaking of our wonderful fire service; a few weeks ago there was a fire at our house. Kept calling the fire brigade number for 20 minutes, no one picked up. Then had to call someone who knew someone who knew someone, and finally the fire brigade showed up an hour later…
— Zunaira Inam Khan (@ZunairaInam) August 26, 2026
Demanding a complete investigation into the case, cricketer Shoaib Akhtar took to X, sending prayers for the victims and their families. He posted:
I am in severe pain hearing about the incident of 15 infants burning to death at PIMS hospital. It should be strictly investigated to ensure no such thing happens again.
My heart goes out to all the parents who have lost their newborns so painfully.
انا للہ وانا الیہ راجعون— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) August 26, 2026
