Sherry Rehman Demands Accountability Over Deaths Of 14 Children At PIMS
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 26th Aug, 2026) Senator Sherry Rehman, Vice President of the Pakistan Peoples Party, along with PPP Secretary General Syed Nayyar Hussain Bukhari, visited PIMS Hospital and expressed deep grief over the deaths of 14 children, demanding accountability for the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Senator Sherry Rehman said the loss of innocent lives at Islamabad’s largest public hospital was deeply distressing and had left the entire country in mourning.
"Every mother and every father is heartbroken. It is deeply tragic that 14 innocent children lost their lives in this tragic incident."
She emphasized, "I would have resigned on the spot. No one has voluntarily resigned. Shameful!"
"Nayyar Bokhari and I were totally shaken by the state of the children’s ward of the hospital. People had to break windows and jump out. Emergency gate was closed, fire equipment was not working, medical staff was not present. It is a terrible tragedy. There was absolute criminal negligence all round in this public hospital of the federal capital."
Senator Rehman highlighted the federal health ministry’s ineffectiveness, stating, "It should have ceased to exist by now after devolution but unfortunately this is how it limps on claiming more and more public money. PPP is always available for assistance and aid. It is pertinent to note that Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was the first to take notice of this horrific tragedy."
She stressed that the condition of some children was so critical that their families were initially unable to identify them, adding that the administration failed to provide adequate support to grieving parents.
"This tragedy raises serious questions that cannot simply be set aside. Some incidents are discussed for a few days and then forgotten, but the loss of these children demands answers and accountability," the Senator said.
She noted that while the Prime Minister had taken notice, the Executive Director of PIMS must also explain the circumstances leading to the tragedy.
According to Senator Rehman, there was no water available following the incident and emergency gates were closed. She also raised concerns over reports that doctors were unavailable when needed.
"Ask the mothers who have lost their children. Ask the families who are grieving the loss of their loved ones. They deserve answers, accountability, and justice," she said.
The Senator emphasized that the PPP delegation had visited PIMS to raise public concerns and demand accountability from those responsible, not for political gains.
