Pakistan suspends 8 officials after maternity ward fire kills 14 infants
Pakistan suspended eight officials after a maternity ward fire killed 14 infants; one of 15 infants was saved.
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“8 officials suspended after probe into Pakistan hospital fire that killed 14 newborns - AP News”
8 officials suspended after investigation into Pakistan hospital fire that killed 14 newborns - AP News
Key points
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered eight officials suspended after the Islamabad hospital fire.
- Interim report found no fire alarm or sprinkler system in the nursery.
- Emergency responses were delayed; first responders arrived 15 minutes after the call.
- Compensation of 5 million rupees per bereaved family was announced.
- Nurse credited with saving a baby; Sitara-i-Khidmat award recommended.
Other reports
- SourceThe Straits TimesSingaporeLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Straits TimesSourceThe Straits TimesSingaporeLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Straits Times
“Pakistan suspends eight officials after deadly infant ward fire”
- SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning PostSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post
“Pakistan suspends 8 officials after maternity ward fire kills 14 infants”
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Pakistan suspended eight officials after a maternity ward fire killed 14 infants; one of 15 infants was saved.