At least 14 newborn babies die in fire at Pakistan hospital’s maternity ward
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- Authorities at biggest state hospital in Islamabad say 15 babies were in the ward when fire broke outAt least 14 newborn babies have died in a fire that broke out in the maternity ward at one of Pakistan’s most prominent state hospitals.The blaze began in the...S1
- A devastating fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) has claimed the lives of 15 newborns, according to hospital officialsS2
- Police officers outside the intensive care unit at the PIMS hospital in Islamabad (Picture: Reuters) More than a dozen newborn babies have died after a fire broke out inside a maternity ward in a Pakistan hospital. The fire is now said to be under control afte...S3
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At least 14 newborn babies die in fire at Pakistan hospital’s maternity ward
Authorities at biggest state hospital in Islamabad say 15 babies were in the ward when fire broke outAt least 14 newborn babies have died in a fire that broke out in the maternity…
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Newborn babies killed in 'tragic incident' as fire breaks out at hospital
A devastating fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) has claimed the lives of 15 newborns, according to hospital officials
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14 newborn babies killed in maternity ward hospital fire in Pakistan
Police officers outside the intensive care unit at the PIMS hospital in Islamabad (Picture: Reuters) More than a dozen newborn babies have died after a fire broke out inside a mate…
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Published Aug 26, 2026
What to know
- Authorities at biggest state hospital in Islamabad say 15 babies were in the ward when fire broke outAt least 14 newborn babies have died in a fire that broke out in the maternity ward at one of Pakistan’s most prominent state hospitals.The blaze began in the...S1
- A devastating fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) has claimed the lives of 15 newborns, according to hospital officialsS2
- Police officers outside the intensive care unit at the PIMS hospital in Islamabad (Picture: Reuters) More than a dozen newborn babies have died after a fire broke out inside a maternity ward in a Pakistan hospital. The fire is now said to be under control afte...S3
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