# Pakistan hospital fire kills at least 14 infants in maternity ward

https://mins.news/en/video/33128

- CNA, 2026-08-26 13:05 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7H5u5I40SE

> At least 14 infants died in a fire at a government hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan. Rescue officials said an air-conditioning compressor exploded in the nursery on the third floor of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences on Aug. 26. At least 15 babies were inside and one was rescued. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered an investigation and vowed action against those responsible.

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