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Hospital nursery fire kills 14 newborns in Pakistan's capital, officials order immediate inquiry

NPR News·August 26, 2026·1 min read

A fire erupted early Wednesday in a nursery for newborns at a major government hospital in Pakistan's capital, killing 14 babies, according to hospital officials and the government. Officials ordered an immediate inquiry into the incident, which has sparked outrage and calls for accountability.

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