‘I could not save the rest’: Hero nurse remembers Pakistan’s nursery fire

Author: Abid HussainPublished on: September 5, 2026Country: Pakistan

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‘I could not save the rest’: Hero nurse remembers Pakistan’s nursery fire

Nurse Razia Noreen saved one baby during the tragic nursery fire at PIMS hospital in Islamabad, where fourteen newborns died. On August 26, 2026, while preparing to administer injections, she saw a sharp red light and immediately rushed into the nursery. Despite her efforts, she could only save the baby she carried out before the room was engulfed in smoke. For her bravery, she was awarded by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

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