A devastating fire broke out in the nursery of PIMS Hospital Islamabad on August 26, leaving 14 newborn babies dead while only one baby survived.
According to PIMS officials, 15 newborns were in the nursery when the fire broke out on the third floor of the Mother and Child Health Ward. Rescue teams reached the hospital and brought the blaze under control.
Initial reports linked the fire to an air-conditioning unit, while a subsequent preliminary account raised the possibility of an oxygen-related incident involving a nebuliser. The exact cause remains subject to investigation.
The tragedy has also raised serious questions about fire safety, emergency exits, rescue access and the response inside the hospital. Families of the victims have demanded answers and accountability, while the government has ordered investigations.
Watch the complete report to understand what happened at PIMS, how the fire started, how many babies survived, what families are saying and what investigators are looking into.
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