Casualties feared as fire breaks out at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad: reports

Casualties feared as fire breaks out at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad: reports.

Key points

• News Desk Published August 26, 2026 Updated August 26, 2026 08: 51am.
• A fire has broken out at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) in Islamabad, according to media reports.
• This is a developing story that is being updated as the situation evolves.
• According to DawnNewsTV, the fire broke out in the children's ward.
• It documented that a number of children were believed to be injured but there was no official word from the hospital administration.

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Notably, a fire has broken out at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) in Islamabad, according to media reports.

According to DawnNewsTV, the fire broke out in the children's ward. It documented that the fire. It broke out early on Wednesday morning, had been extinguished.

This is a developing story that is being updated as the situation evolves. Initial reports in the media can sometimes be inaccurate. We will strive to ensure timeliness and accuracy by relying on credible sources, such as concerned, qualified authorities and our staff reporters.

For now, casualties feared as fire breaks out at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences remains the part of the story worth watching, and further updates are likely as more details are confirmed.