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Fire at Pakistan hospital kills at least 14 newborn babies

At least 14 children died after a fire started in a maternity unit at PIMS hospital in Islamabad. Police say DNA tests are needed to identify the badly burnt newborns before their bodies can be returned to parents. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for an immediate investigation into the incident.

By BriefTea Editorial · 26 August 2026 at 7:07

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