Fire at Pakistani hospital kills 14 newborns in Islamabad

On 2026-08-26, a fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad killed 14 newborn babies. By 2026-08-27, funerals had begun and grieving parents were demanding answers about the tragedy.

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Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences executive director confirms 14 newborn babies killed in fire at hospital in Islamabad https://www. bbc.com/urdu/live/cwkgxn0yeyk4 t?post=asset%3A63fe0509-69e7-40

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Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences executive director confirms 14 newborn babies killed in fire at hospital in Islamabad https://www. bbc.com/urdu/live/cwkgxn0yeyk4 t?post=asset%3A63fe0509-69e7-4034-9f69-16655f9a5bcd&at_format=image&at_bbc_team=editorial#asset:63fe0509-69e7-4034-9f69-16655f9a5bcd