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Bilawal Bhutto Expresses Grief After Fire Claims 14 Newborn Lives at Islamabad's PIMS

Published On Tue, 01 Sep 2026
Asian Horizon Network
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Fourteen newborn infants have died after a devastating fire broke out in the neonatal nursery at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad. According to preliminary information, the blaze may have started near an incubator, reportedly involving an oxygen-related device or cylinder, before quickly spreading through the intensive care unit. PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has expressed deep grief over the tragedy and called for a comprehensive investigation into the incident. He has also demanded strict action against anyone found responsible for negligence or lapses in maintaining safety standards at the hospital. Further details are awaited as authorities investigate the cause of the fire and determine how the incident unfolded.

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