ISLAMABAD: Following the tragic blaze at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) in Islamabad, prominent public figures and entertainers have united in demanding accountability for those responsible for the devastating incident.
The fire, which claimed the lives of several infants and caused widespread grief, has sparked a wave of outrage on social media. Celebrities expressed their anguish and frustration, emphasizing the need for justice and systemic reform.
Muhammad Ahmed shared a heartfelt video, lamenting the loss of 15 children and recalling previous incidents of violence against young victims. He questioned why those responsible for such tragedies are often left unpunished, highlighting the recurring pattern of negligence.
“Every time, we hear about children dying,” he said, adding, “Eventually, we forget these 15 too, just like the previous cases.” He called for accountability, grieving for the mothers who lost their children in the fire.
Azekah Deniel criticized the country’s “incompetent system,” condemning the minimal public response and the cycle of fleeting outrage. “The value of human life in our nation is reduced to a week or two of condemnation, then we move on, waiting for the next tragedy,” she remarked.
Zara Noor Abbas expressed her belief that ongoing incidents are forcing citizens to take law and order into their own hands, as authorities seem unable to hold anyone accountable despite repeated events.
Zunaira Inam Khan described the incident as “criminal negligence and mismanagement,” sharing her concerns on Instagram about the lack of accountability.
Sabeena Farooq took to social media to inquire about the current state of the injured infants, while Ahsan Khan and Nadia Afghan shared a poignant video of a mother caring for her child, urging officials to return the remains of her baby.
This fire ranks among the deadliest hospital blazes in recent years in Pakistan. Pims, a key public hospital in Islamabad serving a city of approximately 1.1 million residents, is often criticized for underfunding and resource shortages, which experts say contributed to the tragedy.
