ISLAMABAD, November 2, 2026: The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) has prepared a Rs1 billion development proposal to upgrade its plastic, reconstructive and burn surgery services, following significant progress in specialised treatment and surgical procedures at its Burn Centre over the past two years.
The proposed upgradation aims to strengthen existing medical facilities, introduce modern surgical equipment and expand specialist staffing to improve treatment for patients requiring complex burn management and reconstructive procedures.
Under the leadership of Professor Dr Abdul Khaliq Malik, Head of the PIMS Burn Centre, a team of more than 25 doctors has performed thousands of surgical procedures during the past two years.
The centre provides specialised treatment for burn injuries, including early surgical excision, skin grafting and reconstructive surgery involving the face, hands and other affected parts of the body.
The progress reflects the clinical experience and contributions of the existing medical team, while highlighting the need for additional resources to meet the growing demands of specialised burn and reconstructive care.
The proposed PC-I, estimated at approximately Rs1 billion, includes the procurement of modern medical equipment, infrastructure improvements and recruitment of additional doctors and nursing staff.
The initiative is intended to enhance the centre’s capacity to perform complex surgical procedures while improving patient care and supporting specialist medical training.
The Burn Centre has also received international medical assistance from Pakistani doctors based in the United States and the United Kingdom.
The donated equipment includes five ventilators, an anaesthesia machine, skin-harvesting instruments and other essential medical devices, with a reported combined value exceeding Rs20 million.
General (Retd) Azhar Kiyani, Adviser to the Prime Minister, and Professor Tanveer Khaliq, Head of PIMS Hospital, contributed to efforts that facilitated the international medical support.
Alongside infrastructure development, attention has been drawn to the need to revise the existing service rules governing specialist appointments and leadership positions at the Burn Centre.
The proposed revisions would align eligibility requirements with contemporary standards of plastic, reconstructive and burn surgery, incorporating relevant postgraduate qualifications, clinical expertise and appropriate teaching experience.
The objective is to ensure that specialist and faculty positions are filled by appropriately qualified professionals while recognising the contributions and experience of the existing medical team.
The PIMS Board of Governors has been urged to support the centre’s continued development by facilitating the recruitment of competent and experienced specialists and ensuring adequate medical resources.
The federal government has also been requested to approve and fund the proposed Rs1 billion PC-I and update the Burn Centre’s service rules to reflect the specialised requirements of modern surgical care.
The proposed measures are expected to strengthen the existing team, improve access to advanced treatment and support the long-term development of plastic, reconstructive and burn surgery services at PIMS Islamabad.