Nursery Fire at Pakistan Hospital Claims 14 Newborn Lives

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Published: 2026-08-26
Category: health
Source: CBS News / AP News
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A fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Hospital nursery in Islamabad resulted in the deaths of 14 newborns. The blaze, reportedly caused by an exploding air-conditioning unit compressor, occurred in a nursery housing 15 infants. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered an immediate investigation into the tragic incident.

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