Massive fire at Pakistan hospital, 14 newborns killed in Islamabad

August 26, 2026

A massive fire broke out at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) hospital in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, on Wednesday. According to local media reports, at least 14 newborns died in the incident.

Fire spread to the neonatal ward

According to reports, the fire broke out in the part of the hospital where newborns were being treated. Initial information suggests a malfunction in the hospital’s air-conditioning system as the likely cause of the fire.

Investigation into the accident begins

Following the incident, questions are being raised about the hospital’s safety and emergency arrangements. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire and the circumstances surrounding the accident.

Death toll likely to rise

Full details of the incident are not yet available. The death toll and the circumstances of the accident will become clear once authorities release detailed information.