Report: ANI :
ISLAMABAD — On the directions of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, a high-level inquiry committee has been constituted to investigate the tragic fire incident at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), with a formal notification issued in this regard.
Retired Federal Secretary Shahid Khan has been appointed Chairman of the inquiry committee. Major General (Retd) Dr. Khurshid Utra, Dr. Barrister Nabeel Ahmed Awan and Deputy Commissioner Islamabad will serve as members.
According to the notification, the committee will determine the immediate cause of the fire and establish a detailed timeline of the incident.
The committee will review the emergency response and rescue operations carried out by hospital staff, the fire brigade, Rescue 1122 and other relevant institutions.
The inquiry will also examine compliance with emergency SOPs concerning the evacuation and transfer of newborns, particularly high-risk neonates.
The committee will conduct a detailed review of fire-safety infrastructure at PIMS and compliance with relevant safety regulations.
It will determine responsibility or negligence on the part of any individual involved in the incident and make recommendations regarding action against those found responsible.
The committee will also recommend necessary administrative reforms and safety measures at PIMS to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The inquiry committee will submit an interim report containing immediate recommendations within 48 hours, while a comprehensive report containing findings and actionable recommendations will be submitted to the Prime Minister within five days.
The Ministry of National Health has been directed to immediately notify the inquiry committee and provide all necessary assistance for the investigation.
