SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2026|No. 13114

Pakistan · Tragedy

Fire at Islamabad Hospital Kills 15 Newborns

A devastating fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Hospital in Islamabad has resulted in the tragic loss of at least 15 newborn lives.

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Emergency services at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Hospital in Islamabad following a fire incident.

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A fire has broken out in the children’s ward at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Hospital in Islamabad, killing at least 15 newborns, according to local media.

Geo News, citing hospital officials, reported on Wednesday that the nursery at PIMS housed 16 newborns at the time of the incident.

Only one was rescued.

The outlet cited officials as saying the fire started after an air conditioner compressor exploded in the nursery.

The blaze has been extinguished, and firefighters are carrying out cooling operations at the site, it added.

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In a moment of profound sadness, the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Hospital in Islamabad is responding to a fire incident in its children's ward. While the situation is deeply regrettable, swift action by emergency services has led to the extinguishment of the blaze. Efforts are underway to ensure the safety of the remaining facilities and to support the affected families during this difficult time. The hospital is committed to a thorough investigation into the cause of the fire, aiming to implement enhanced safety measures to prevent future occurrences and safeguard the well-being of all patients.

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A fire occurred in the children's ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Hospital in Islamabad. Local media reports indicate that at least 15 newborns died in the incident. The nursery at PIMS reportedly housed 16 newborns, with one infant successfully rescued. Officials cited an air conditioner compressor explosion in the nursery as the cause of the fire. Firefighters have extinguished the blaze and are conducting cooling operations.

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A catastrophic fire has swept through the children's ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Hospital in Islamabad, claiming the lives of at least 15 innocent newborns. The nursery, which held 16 infants, saw all but one perish in the inferno. Reports suggest the fire was ignited by an exploding air conditioner compressor, a critical failure in hospital safety protocols. This tragedy highlights severe deficiencies in the infrastructure and maintenance of a key medical facility, leaving families shattered and raising serious questions about patient safety standards.

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A fire occurred in the children's ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Hospital in Islamabad. Local media reports indicate that at least 15 newborns died in the incident. The nursery at PIMS reportedly housed 16 newborns, with one infant successfully rescued. Officials cited an air conditioner compressor explosion in the nursery as the cause of the fire. Firefighters have extinguished the blaze and are conducting cooling operations.

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