Nurse Razia Noreen, who risked her own life to save a newborn during the horrific fire at PIMS Hospital in Islamabad, is being widely praised for her courage and bravery both in Pakistan and internationally.
The Washington Post also reported on the incident, highlighting Razia Noreen’s extraordinary bravery. According to the report, despite the extreme danger, Razia entered the fire-filled nursery and managed to bring a newborn to safety in just 8 seconds.
Razia Noreen is now being hailed as a national hero across Pakistan for her extraordinary courage. The government of Pakistan has also announced the Sitara-e-Khidmat award and a financial reward in recognition of her services.
Speaking to the Washington Post, Razia Noreen said that when she entered the burning room, she did not think about her own safety. Her only priority was to save the lives of the babies. She said she did not do it to become a hero, but because she considered it her duty as a nurse and as a mother.
Razia said that when she entered the burning room, her sole objective was to get the newborn out safely. However, the pain of being unable to save the other babies continues to deeply affect her, and memories of the tragedy remain extremely distressing for her.
According to the Washington Post, Razia Noreen’s bravery has been praised by people from different communities and across Pakistani society. Her story represents a remarkable moment when a nurse, without regard for her own life, faced a raging fire to save an innocent child.
