{"id":67618,"date":"2026-08-26T18:59:25","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T18:59:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=67618"},"modified":"2026-08-27T13:30:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T13:30:52","slug":"pims-fire-tragedy-diplomatic-community-of-islamabad-extends-condolences-to-the-bereaved-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pims-fire-tragedy-diplomatic-community-of-islamabad-extends-condolences-to-the-bereaved-families\/","title":{"rendered":"PIMS FIRE TRAGEDY | Diplomatic Community of Islamabad Extends Condolences to the Bereaved Families"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67622\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PIMS-Islamabad-Nursery-Fire.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PIMS-Islamabad-Nursery-Fire.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PIMS-Islamabad-Nursery-Fire-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PIMS-Islamabad-Nursery-Fire-100x70.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PIMS-Islamabad-Nursery-Fire-218x150.jpg 218w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>ISLAMABAD : The diplomatic community of Islamabad is also grieved on the tragic incident of fire eruption at the children nursery of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences on the early morning of 26 Aug 2026. The foreign missions expressed their deep condolances to the bereaved families.<\/p>\n<div class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\">\n<div class=\"td-paragraph-padding-0\" dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>UNICEF Statement on the deaths of 14 newborns following hospital fire in Islamabad, Pakistan<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td-paragraph-padding-0\">\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Attributable to Pernille Ironside, UNICEF Representative in Pakistan<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u201cUNICEF is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of at least 14 newborn lives following a fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) hospital in Islamabad today.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u201cWe extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved families and all those affected by this devastating incident.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u201cEvery newborn deserves a safe start to life, and every mother and child should be able to receive care in a safe, secure health facility.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div class=\"td-paragraph-padding-0\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u201cUNICEF calls for the urgent review and strengthening of fire prevention and safety standards across health facilities, to ensure that every mother and child can receive the care they need in a safe environment.\u201d<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Belarus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Embassy has learned with profound sorrow and deep shock of the devastating tragedy that occurred on August 26, 2026, at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad, which tragically claimed the lives of newborn children. The loss of these infants, who had only just entered this world, is an irreplaceable, heartbreaking tragedy and a monumental grief.<br \/>\nThe Embassy extends its most heartfelt and deepest condolences to the parents, families, and loved ones of the deceased infants. In this hour of profound grief, we share the pain of the people of Pakistan.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>CHINA<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Deeply saddened by the loss of precious lives of 14 infants due to a fire at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) hospital in Islamabad today. The Embassy of the People\u2019s Republic of China extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to the bereaved families.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Czech Republic<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Islamabad expresses its deepest condolences to the families of the children who tragically lost their lives in the PIMS Hospital fire. We extend our solidarity to all those affected.<br \/>\nPortugal<\/p>\n<p>The Embassy of Portugal in Pakistan extends its deepest condolences to the families of the newborn babies who lost their lives in the tragic fire at PIMS Hospital in Islamabad.<br \/>\nOur thoughts are with the bereaved families and all those affected by this tragedy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>IRAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"summary introtext\">Iran\u2019s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has expressed condolences to Pakistan over the deaths of at least 14 newborn babies in a fire at a hospital in the capital, Islamabad.<\/p>\n<div class=\"item-body\">\n<div class=\"item-text\">\n<p>In a message on Wednesday, Baqaei conveyed the sympathy of the Iranian government and people to the victims\u2019 families, as well as to the government and people of neighboring Pakistan.He prayed for patience for the bereaved parents and wished those injured a speedy recovery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Kazakhstan<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Embassy of Kazakhstan is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of newborns following the fire at the PIMS Hospital in Islamabad. We extend our sincerest condolences to the grieving families. Our thoughts and prayers are with them in this time of immense sorrow.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>NEPAL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We\u00a0 convey our deepest sympathies to all those affected by yesterday\u2019s tragic incident at PIMS, Islamabad, and pray for the swift recovery of the injured.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Russia<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The Embassy of Russia in Pakistan expresses its profound sorrow over the tragic death of infants in the fire at PIMS hospital in Islamabad.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">We share the pain of the families who have suffered this irreparable loss and extend our deepest condolences to them. We wish the bereaved families courage and strength during this difficult time.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>SPAIN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Embassy of Spain is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of 14 newborns in the fire at PIMS in Islamabad. We extend our heartfelt condolences to their families and loved ones. Our thoughts are with all those affected by this heartbreaking tragedy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Ukraine<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Embassy of Ukraine in Pakistan is deeply saddened by the loss of precious lives of children in the tragic fire incident at the PIMS hospital in Islamabad.<br \/>\nWe express sincere condolences to bereaved families, our sympathies are with everyone affected by this tragedy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Uzbekistan , Ambassador<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I was deeply saddened to learn of the tragic loss of newborn babies in the fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad. Words seem inadequate to ease the profound grief and anguish of parents who have lost their children. It is especially heartbreaking to know that these innocent lives had only just begun.<\/p>\n<p>In this hour of sorrow, I extend my deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the parents, families, and loved ones of the deceased. Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families and the brotherly people of Pakistan.<\/p>\n<p>May Almighty Allah grant the grieving families Sabr-e-Jameel, strength, courage, and fortitude to endure this irreparable loss. In this difficult hour, Uzbekistan stands in solidarity with the brotherly people of Pakistan.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>United Kingdom<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Heartbreaking news that at least 14 infants sadly passed away following a terrible fire at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences. 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