At least 14 infants killed in Islamabad hospital fire
Summary
At least 14 infants were killed in a fire at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad after a blast in an air conditioner sparked the blaze in the nursery ward. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered an investigation and suspended the health secretary as the hospital faced questions over safety and staffing.
Key Points
- At least 14 infants died in a fire at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad, with Geo TV reporting the toll could be 15.
- Health Minister Mustafa Kamal said the blaze began after an air conditioner blast and spread quickly because of oxygen in the ward.
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif suspended the health secretary and ordered an investigation into the incident.
- Families at the hospital described a lack of staff and fire safety measures, while officials denied the accusations.
