https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/at-least-14-newborn-babies-die-in-fire-at-pakistan-hospital-s-maternity-wardContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/at-least-14-newborn-babies-die-in-fire-at-pakistan-hospital-s-maternity-wardhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/at-least-14-newborn-babies-die-in-fire-at-pakistan-hospital-s-maternity-ward#u54907Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:01:28 +0000Pakistan has suspended eight officials and launched a criminal probe following a hospital nursery fire in Islamabad that killed 14 newborns. An interim inquiry cited a lack of fire safety protocols at the government facility. Only one infant survived the blaze, rescued by nurse Razia Noreen, who will receive one of the country's top civil awards for her actions. Noreen reported seeing flames through a window while preparing injections after checking on 15 newborns.Why it mattersThe disaster occurred in a major government hospital in the capital city. Investigators are focusing on why the https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/at-least-14-newborn-babies-die-in-fire-at-pakistan-hospital-s-maternity-wardhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/at-least-14-newborn-babies-die-in-fire-at-pakistan-hospital-s-maternity-ward#u50758Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:55:10 +0000A fire in a maternity ward at a hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan, killed at least 14 newborn babies. The blaze occurred in the hospital nursery, prompting an immediate response from Pakistani investigators who have visited the site to determine the cause. While most reports confirm a minimum of 14 deaths, some local media reports suggest the toll has reached 15 infants. Authorities are currently examining the facility to understand how the fire started and why the newborns could not be evacuated.Why it mattersThe incident took place in Pakistan's capital city. It highlights potential safet