Rawalpindi, May 14, 2025 — A heartbreaking incident has shaken the community in Rawalpindi after a 10th-grade student, Amina, from APS Askari 14 tragically passed away on May 12, 2025. According to reports shared by activist Shaheeryar Hassan on social media, Amina collapsed during school assembly while on campus and was left unattended for over 30 minutes.
Eyewitness accounts suggest that the response from school teachers and staff was delayed and inadequate. Crucially, the school reportedly did not have an on-site physician, which severely hampered timely medical intervention. Amina’s condition rapidly worsened, yet her parents were not informed immediately.
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By the time her parents arrived and transported her to the Combined Military Hospital (CMH), it was too late. Amina succumbed to her deteriorating condition, sparking outrage among students, parents, and the wider public.
The tragedy has raised serious questions about the school’s preparedness to handle medical emergencies. The lack of a designated medical professional on school premises and the delayed response have been heavily criticized. On May 13, 2025, students and parents gathered outside the school to protest against the administration’s negligence and to demand accountability.
Calls for stricter enforcement of health and safety protocols in schools are growing, with many demanding that authorities ensure trained medical staff are available on campus and that emergency protocols are standardized across educational institutions.
The incident has reignited debates around student safety and the responsibilities of school administrations to provide basic health infrastructure. The community mourns the loss of a young life that might have been saved with timely care.
