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New PIMS Chief Vows Better Care

The ministry said the reshuffle follows a fire inquiry and includes suspensions of eight officials, with new orders taking immediate effect.

  • On Sunday, The Ministry of National Health Services issued orders for new administrative appointments at PIMS following an inquiry into the hospital's fire incident.
  • Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved the suspension of eight officials on Saturday, including PIMS Executive Director Professor Imran Sikandar, following investigation into the facility's recent incident.
  • Muhammad Salman, NIH Chief Executive, was appointed as the new PIMS Executive Director and will serve on deputation for three years while retaining his NIH role.
  • Altaf Hussain, Nuzhat Yasmeen, and Shamaila have been assigned additional leadership roles across the hospital's departments, with all orders taking immediate effect.
  • The Ministry initiated action against the security company responsible for hospital services, while Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved the Sitara-e-Khidmat for a nurse who risked her safety saving a child's life.
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New PIMS chief vows better care

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express.pk broke the news on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
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