Fire Safety Audit Ordered in Federal Government Hospitals After PIMS Incident

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Fire safety inspection being conducted inside a hospital building

Fire Safety Audit Ordered in Federal Government Hospitals After PIMS Incident

Pakistan Times | Islamabad Times

Date: August 29, 2026

Following the recent incident at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), the federal government has ordered an immediate fire safety audit across all federal government hospitals. Authorities have issued an official notification confirming the directive.

How the Audit Will Be Conducted

According to the notification, the fire safety audit will not be carried out through routine internal procedures. Instead, it will be conducted comprehensively by an authorized and specialized fire safety company, ensuring an independent and thorough review of hospital buildings, electrical systems, storage of flammable materials, emergency exits, and firefighting equipment.

Officials say the objective of the audit is to ensure that all federal government hospitals meet international fire safety standards, and to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.

Background

The PIMS incident has once again exposed weaknesses in hospital safety infrastructure across the country. Past fire incidents at various public and private hospitals have repeatedly triggered calls for similar audits, though enforcement has often been short-lived. The latest directive is being viewed as a more concrete step in this ongoing effort.

What Happens Next

Once the fire safety audit is completed, the findings are expected to be submitted to the relevant ministry, which may then order immediate corrective action at hospitals found to have safety gaps. Experts caution that conducting the audit is only the first step — ensuring the recommendations are actually implemented will be the real challenge going forward.

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