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PIMS fire inquiry report finds major safety failures behind deaths of newborns

Pakistan Published 15 September 2026, 17:06 · archived 15 Sep 2026

A 43-page inquiry report into the deadly fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) has held the hospital administration responsible for major safety failures that led to the deaths of 14 newborn babies, Aaj News reported on Tuesday. According to the report, the fire killed 14 newborns, while one baby was rescued safely. The inquiry committee found that serious fire-safety deficiencies had previously been identified at the hospital, but adequate corrective and preventive measures were not taken. The report said the fire originated from an electrical cable connected to air condit...

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