PM Shehbaz vows no leniency for negligent PIMS officials
By The BriefBrief
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired an emergency meeting on health affairs and the PIMS gynaecology ward fire, reiterating that no leniency will be shown to officials found guilty of criminal negligence. The meeting included a briefing on the ongoing investigation and directions for the health minister and secretary to oversee improvements at PIMS on alternate days.
WHO:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
WHAT:Shehbaz Sharif vowed no leniency for officials found guilty of criminal negligence over the PIMS gynaecology ward fire.
WHEN:Sep 1, 2026
WHERE:Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Islamabad, Pakistan
WHY:The vow was made in response to the PIMS gynaecology ward fire that killed 14 infants and calls for accountability.
