PIMS fire: World condoles deaths of 14 infants

The tragedy at PIMS has deeply shaken families and the wider community, with international partners expressing sympathy for the parents who lost their children and offering support to Pakistan during the difficult time. The Chinese Embassy in Islamabad said it was deeply saddened by the loss of 14 precious lives in the PIMS tragedy. In a statement, the embassy expressed its heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the bereaved families following the deadly fire at the Islamabad hospital. The embassy conveyed its grief over the deaths and stood in solidarity with those affected by the tragedy. Saudi Arabia offers condolences, solidarity Saudi Arabia also expressed deep sorrow over the fire at PIMS Hospital in Islamabad. In a statement issued by the Saudi Foreign Ministry, the Kingdom conveyed its heartfelt condolences and sympathy following the tragic incident at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences. The Saudi Foreign Ministry said it was deeply saddened by the loss of several newborns in the fire and extended its condolences to the families of the deceased, the government of Pakistan and the brotherly Pakistani people. Saudi Arabia also expressed full support for the affected families and reaffirmed its solidarity with Pakistan. The Kingdom prayed for the safety, security and well-being of Pakistan and its people. Iran mourns loss of newborns Iran also expressed condolences to Pakistan over the PIMS hospital tragedy. An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the government deeply regretted the deaths of newborns in the hospital fire and conveyed its heartfelt sympathy to the government and people of Pakistan. The Iranian government expressed its solidarity with Pakistan following the tragic incident. British High Commission extends sympathies The British High Commission in Pakistan described the deaths of 14 infants in the PIMS fire as deeply sad news. In its statement, the British High Commission said its sympathies were with the parents and families of the children during what it described as an extremely difficult time. The mission conveyed its condolences to those affected by the tragedy. Also Read: 14 newborns die in fire at Pims Hospital nursery in Islamabad UN offers support to Pakistan The United Nations also expressed condolences over what it described as a tragic incident. A UN spokesperson conveyed sympathy to the parents of the deceased children and said the organisation was ready to assist Pakistani authorities in every possible way. The UN's message added to the growing international expressions of grief following the deaths at the Islamabad hospital. The World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Pakistan, Dr Luo Dapeng, also offered condolences to the families who lost their infants. "On behalf of WHO, I offer my deepest condolences to the families who lost their infants in the fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad," Dr Luo said. "Today, the WHO family mourns with you at this terrible time," he added. The messages from international governments and organisations reflect the widespread sorrow over the loss of the newborns and the difficult circumstances facing their families following the PIMS fire.