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The PIMS fire that killed 14 newborns at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad has triggered widespread grief and anger, with Pakistani celebrities calling for justice, accountability and answers over how such a tragedy could happen inside a major public hospital.
Several prominent actors took to social media to express their sorrow and question the circumstances surrounding the deaths. Their messages focused not only on the loss suffered by the families but also on concerns over hospital safety, emergency preparedness and institutional responsibility.
Actor Mehwish Hayat said she was struggling to process the deaths, describing the loss of newborns in a place where they should have been safest as deeply disturbing.
She urged authorities and society to ensure that tragedies involving vulnerable people do not become routine news stories without meaningful action.
Hayat called for answers and accountability, while stressing the need for greater protection for women, children and other vulnerable members of society.
Her comments reflected a wider public demand for an explanation of what happened inside the hospital and whether adequate safety measures were in place.
Veteran actor Bushra Ansari also expressed outrage, questioning the safety of children and women in Pakistan.
She called on religious scholars and people from different sections of society to speak out and demand justice. Her comments highlighted broader concerns over incidents involving children and vulnerable people, arguing that such cases should not be ignored.
Ansari’s remarks added to growing calls for accountability following the hospital tragedy.
Senior actor Mohammed Ahmed Syed questioned why cases involving children so often appear to end without adequate justice.
He urged people to pay attention to the suffering of victims and called for accountability following the deaths at PIMS.
His comments reflected a broader frustration among public figures who believe tragedies involving vulnerable victims require more than expressions of sympathy.
Actor Zara Noor Abbas said she struggled to find words to describe the tragedy and the pain experienced by the affected families.
She also spoke about the emotional impact of repeated incidents involving children, including killings and kidnappings, saying such events can change how people view their surroundings and affect their mental wellbeing.
Her message focused heavily on the grief of the mothers who lost their newborn children.
Veteran actor Rubina Ashraf described the incident as a black day in Pakistan’s history and attributed the deaths to what she characterised as severe negligence.
Her comments echoed concerns raised by other celebrities about whether the hospital had sufficient fire-safety measures and emergency procedures to protect newborns.
The tragedy has consequently placed renewed attention on safety standards inside healthcare facilities, particularly areas where critically vulnerable patients are treated.
Actors Sajal Aly and Ayesha Omar also reacted to the tragedy, describing it as evidence of wider problems within the system.
Their comments focused on institutional responsibility rather than treating the deaths as an isolated incident. The reactions added to mounting public pressure for authorities to determine what caused the fire and whether preventable failures contributed to the loss of life.
Other Pakistani celebrities, including Ahsan Khan, Samar Jafri, Bilal Abbas, Azeekah Daniel and Sabeena Farooq, also shared messages of grief and support for the families affected by the tragedy.
Their posts reflected the scale of public mourning surrounding the deaths and amplified calls for authorities to provide clear answers.
The response from the entertainment industry has also helped keep attention on the families who lost their newborn children and the questions surrounding hospital safety.
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The deaths have prompted wider discussion about fire safety and emergency preparedness at healthcare facilities.
Hospitals present particular challenges during emergencies because many patients cannot evacuate independently. Newborns in intensive care or other specialised units are especially dependent on staff and emergency systems for protection.
The tragedy has therefore raised questions about whether hospitals across Pakistan are adequately equipped to respond to fires and other emergencies.
Authorities in other parts of the country have also come under pressure to review fire-safety arrangements and emergency preparedness at hospitals and public institutions.
While celebrities and members of the public continue to express grief, the families affected by the tragedy face an immeasurable loss.
For them, the central questions are likely to remain focused on what caused the fire, whether safety procedures were followed and whether anyone should be held responsible.
A transparent investigation could provide answers to those questions and help determine whether the deaths were preventable.
The widespread reaction from Pakistani celebrities has underscored a broader demand for accountability. Beyond condolences, many are calling for meaningful action to ensure that hospitals provide safe environments for patients, particularly newborns and other people who cannot protect themselves during emergencies.
The tragedy has left 14 families mourning the loss of their children and intensified public scrutiny of safety standards in Pakistan’s healthcare system.
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