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At least 14 infants killed in Islamabad hospital fire, local TV reports

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What to know

  • The fire was reportedly caused by a fault in air conditioning systems.S1
  • Fourteen infants killed in tragic fire at Pakistan hospital maternity wardS2
  • At least 14 infants died in a devastating fire caused by an air conditioner explosion in the gynaecology ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad. An inquiry has been launched as leaders, officials, and medical bodies condemned th...S3
  • Fourteen infants were killed in a fire at one of the largest hospitals in Pakistan’s capital early Wednesday, prompting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to order an investigation.S4
  • One child rescued after fire breaks out at state-run Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in the country’s capital IslamabadS5
  • At least 15 infants were killed on Wednesday after a fire broke out in a gynaecology ward of a major hospital in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad. The fire incident occurred at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), the largest and well-equipped public...S6
  • A fire ‌triggered ⁠by a fault in a hospital ​air conditioning system at a maternity ward in Pakistan's capital of Islamabad has killed at least 15 babies.S7
  • A fire broke out in the third floor of a maternity ward in Islamabad. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for an immediate investigation into the tragedy.S8
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2mos Jpost

At least 14 infants killed in Islamabad hospital fire, local TV reports

The fire was reportedly caused by a fault in air conditioning systems.

2mos Publish

14 newborns killed in fire at Islamabad Hospital’s gynaecology ward in Pakistan

At least 14 infants died in a devastating fire caused by an air conditioner explosion in the gynaecology ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad. An…

2mos Bloomberg

Pakistan’s Sharif Orders Probe as Hospital Fire Kills 14 Infants

Fourteen infants were killed in a fire at one of the largest hospitals in Pakistan’s capital early Wednesday, prompting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to order an investigation.

2mos Albawaba

At least 14 infants killed in hospital fire in Pakistan

ALBAWABA - At least 14 children, mostly newborn babies, were killed in a fire that broke out at the gynecology ward of the largest hospital in Islamabad, the Pakistani police told…

2mos Feedburner:ndtvprofit Latest

Pakistan Hospital Tragedy: 15 Newborns Killed In Fire At Maternity Unit In Islamabad

The fire was triggered by an explosion in an air-conditioner compressor inside the nursery, which housed 16 infants at the time.

2mos Theglobeandmail

At least 15 infants killed in Pakistan hospital fire, local media reports

One child rescued after fire breaks out at state-run Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in the country’s capital Islamabad

2mos Publish

15 infants feared dead in fire at Islamabad hospital’s gynaecology ward

At least 15 infants were killed on Wednesday after a fire broke out in a gynaecology ward of a major hospital in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad. The fire incident occurred at the Pak…

2mos Perthnow

At least 15 newborns die in Pakistan hospital fire

A fire ‌triggered ⁠by a fault in a hospital ​air conditioning system at a maternity ward in Pakistan's capital of Islamabad has killed at least 15 babies.

2mos Deutsche Welle

Pakistan: Islamabad hospital fire kills 15 infants

A fire broke out in the third floor of a maternity ward in Islamabad. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for an immediate investigation into the tragedy.

2mos Deutsche Welle

Pakistan: Islamabad hospital fire kills at least 14 infants

A fire broke out in the third floor of a maternity ward in Islamabad. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for an immediate investigation into the tragedy.

2mos Cnbctv18

At least 15 infants killed in Islamabad hospital fire, local TV reports

Islamabad hospital fire kills 15 infants after AC fault. Geo TV reports tragedy at PIMS, rescue efforts ongoing.

2mos Feedburner:ndtvnews Latest

15 Infants Killed After AC Compressor Blast At Pakistan Hospital

The fire started after an air conditioner compressor exploded inside the nursery at the hospital on Wednesday morning.

2mos Al Jazeera

At least 15 newborns killed in Pakistan hospital fire

Only one child rescued after fire breaks out in the nursery at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Geo News reports.

2mos Indiatoday

15 babies killed in Islamabad hospital fire, AC compressor blast suspected

babies killed in Islamabad hospital fire AC compressor blast suspected

2mos Thehindu

14 infants killed in fire at Pakistan’s Islamabad hospital, report says

According to reports, the fire was triggered by a fault ‌in the air conditioning system.

2mos Tribune

14 newborns killed in fire at PIMS Hospital in Islamabad

Health Minister says blaze caused by an explosion in an air-conditioning unit in the children’s intensive care ward

At least 14 infants killed in Islamabad hospital fire, local TV reports

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What to know

  • The fire was reportedly caused by a fault in air conditioning systems.S1
  • Fourteen infants killed in tragic fire at Pakistan hospital maternity wardS2
  • At least 14 infants died in a devastating fire caused by an air conditioner explosion in the gynaecology ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad. An inquiry has been launched as leaders, officials, and medical bodies condemned th...S3
  • Fourteen infants were killed in a fire at one of the largest hospitals in Pakistan’s capital early Wednesday, prompting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to order an investigation.S4
  • One child rescued after fire breaks out at state-run Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in the country’s capital IslamabadS5
  • At least 15 infants were killed on Wednesday after a fire broke out in a gynaecology ward of a major hospital in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad. The fire incident occurred at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), the largest and well-equipped public...S6
  • A fire ‌triggered ⁠by a fault in a hospital ​air conditioning system at a maternity ward in Pakistan's capital of Islamabad has killed at least 15 babies.S7
  • A fire broke out in the third floor of a maternity ward in Islamabad. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for an immediate investigation into the tragedy.S8
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S1 Jpost 1 report · EN
S2 Iol 1 report · EN
S3S6 Publish 2 reports · EN
S4 Bloomberg 1 report · EN
S5 Theglobeandmail 1 report · EN
S7 Perthnow 1 report · EN
S8 Deutsche WelleLead 2 reports · EN
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