Pakistan: Hospital fire kills 15 infants

CatastrophePakistan Pakistan: Hospital fire kills 15 infants August 26, 2026Advertisement A least 15 infants were killed after a fire broke out at the maternity ward of a hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Wednesday. "A fire broke out on the third floor of the MCH Ward at PIMS Hospital," a statement in Urdu from the district office of Islamabad said. Officials said 16 newborns were in the ward at the time, adding that one was rescued. Investigation underway The cause of the fire was likely due to a malfunctioning air conditioning unit, rescuers said. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered an immediate investigation into the incident. "A tragedy involving children is an irreparable loss," he said in a statement. More to follow... Edited by: Wesley Dockery