Pakistan's president has approved the Tamgha-i-Shujaat, a gallantry medal, for a nurse at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) who saved a newborn during a deadly fire, Dawn reports. The
The approval was carried by multiple Pakistani outlets, including Dawn, The Nation, and the Associated Press of Pakistan, all of which reported the president's decision. The award is the central devel
Separately, Radio Pakistan reported that the governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa awarded Noreen a cash prize of Rs100,000 along with an honorary shield. Independent News Pakistan reported that a Chinese he
The reports describe Noreen's action as taking place during a fire at PIMS that was fatal, though the material reviewed does not specify the number of casualties or the cause of the blaze. The account
The Tamgha-i-Shujaat is a state award conferred for bravery, and its approval for Noreen places her among those formally honored for courage. The reporting does not indicate a date for the medal cerem
What to watch next: whether a formal investiture date is announced and whether additional details of the PIMS fire investigation are released.
A PIMS nurse who carried a newborn to safety during a deadly fire has been approved for Pakistan's Tamgha-i-Shujaat, wit