https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fire-in-a-hospital-nursery-kills-14-newborns-in-pakistan-s-capitalContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fire-in-a-hospital-nursery-kills-14-newborns-in-pakistan-s-capitalhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fire-in-a-hospital-nursery-kills-14-newborns-in-pakistan-s-capital#u54313Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:30:31 +0000Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered criminal proceedings and the suspension of eight officials following a fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad. An interim inquiry led by retired civil servant Shahid Khan found the third-floor nursery lacked fire alarms and automated sprinkler systems. The blaze spread so quickly that staff rescued only one of the 15 infants in the ward. Nurse Razia Noreen saved the surviving baby after spotting flames through a window while preparing injections. The government has now launched safety audits for hospitals.Why it mattersThe tragedy https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fire-in-a-hospital-nursery-kills-14-newborns-in-pakistan-s-capitalhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fire-in-a-hospital-nursery-kills-14-newborns-in-pakistan-s-capital#u52401Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:50:19 +0000A fire at Islamabad's Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences hospital killed 14 newborns, with one baby rescued. An investigation found safety failures and locked exits contributed to the tragedy. Eight officials have been suspended and a criminal probe initiated. The incident has raised questions about hospital safety protocols.Why it mattersThe fire highlights concerns over healthcare infrastructure and emergency preparedness in Pakistan. The incident occurred at a major government hospital, raising questions about accountability and oversight. The tragedy has sparked widespread outrage https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fire-in-a-hospital-nursery-kills-14-newborns-in-pakistan-s-capitalhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fire-in-a-hospital-nursery-kills-14-newborns-in-pakistan-s-capital#u49949Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:56:09 +0000A fire in a newborn nursery at a major government hospital in Islamabad killed 14 infants. Officials have launched an investigation into the cause of the blaze. One baby was rescued from the facility. While most sources report 14 deaths, some local media reports indicate the toll may be at least 15. The incident occurred at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) hospital.Why it mattersThe tragedy took place at a primary state-run medical facility in Pakistan's capital. Such incidents often raise questions regarding safety protocols and emergency response in public healthcare se