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Pakistani nurse to be honoured for saving newborn from hospital fire

Razia Noreen rescued the sole surviving newborn from a nursery fire at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences that killed 14 other infants.

SourcesAP News10:07 UTCSouth China Morning Post04:37 UTCThe Independent09:38 UTCSave

AP News, South China Morning Post and The Independent

Key points

From South China Morning Post’s report
  • Razia Noreen rescued the sole surviving newborn from a hospital nursery fire.
  • The blaze at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences killed 14 other infants.
  • Noreen will be awarded the Sitara-i-Khidmat and about US$36,000.
  • Inquiry says the nursery deteriorated within about two minutes.
  • Eight officials have been suspended; criminal proceedings may follow.

Why it matters. Pakistan will award Noreen the Sitara-i-Khidmat and about US$36,000 for her actions during the rapidly worsening fire.

What to watch. Eight officials are suspended, and criminal proceedings may follow after an inquiry found the nursery deteriorated within about two minutes.

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC

“Pakistan will award nurse for saving the sole newborn survivor of a hospital nursery fire - AP News”

Key points from AP News
  • Nurse Razia Noreen saved the sole surviving newborn from a hospital nursery fire.
  • The fire at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences killed 14 other infants.
  • Noreen carried the baby to safety and could not re-enter due to flames.
  • She will be awarded Sitara-i-Khidmat (Star of Service) and about $36,000.
  • Eight officials have been suspended; criminal proceedings may follow for those responsible.
SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News

“Pakistani nurse to be honoured for saving newborn from deadly hospital fire”

Key points from South China Morning Post
  • Razia Noreen rescued the sole surviving newborn from a hospital nursery fire.
  • The blaze at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences killed 14 other infants.
  • Noreen will be awarded the Sitara-i-Khidmat and about US$36,000.
  • Inquiry says the nursery deteriorated within about two minutes.
  • Eight officials have been suspended; criminal proceedings may follow.
SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post

“Pakistan to award nurse for risking her life to save newborn from hospital fire”

Key points from The Independent
  • A nurse rescued the sole surviving newborn from a hospital nursery fire at PIMS in Islamabad.
  • Fifteen newborns were in the third-floor nursery when the fire broke out.
  • Razia Noreen carried the baby to safety and attempted to reenter the nursery.
  • She will receive Sitara-i-Khidmat, plus about $36,000 in prize money.
  • Eight officials were suspended; an inquiry investigated the fire and causes.
SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News“Pakistan will award nurse for saving the sole newborn survivor of a hospital nursery fire - AP News”
Key points from AP News
  • Nurse Razia Noreen saved the sole surviving newborn from a hospital nursery fire.
  • The fire at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences killed 14 other infants.
  • Noreen carried the baby to safety and could not re-enter due to flames.
  • She will be awarded Sitara-i-Khidmat (Star of Service) and about $36,000.
  • Eight officials have been suspended; criminal proceedings may follow for those responsible.
SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post“Pakistani nurse to be honoured for saving newborn from deadly hospital fire”
Key points from South China Morning Post
  • Razia Noreen rescued the sole surviving newborn from a hospital nursery fire.
  • The blaze at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences killed 14 other infants.
  • Noreen will be awarded the Sitara-i-Khidmat and about US$36,000.
  • Inquiry says the nursery deteriorated within about two minutes.
  • Eight officials have been suspended; criminal proceedings may follow.
SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent“Pakistan to award nurse for risking her life to save newborn from hospital fire”
Key points from The Independent
  • A nurse rescued the sole surviving newborn from a hospital nursery fire at PIMS in Islamabad.
  • Fifteen newborns were in the third-floor nursery when the fire broke out.
  • Razia Noreen carried the baby to safety and attempted to reenter the nursery.
  • She will receive Sitara-i-Khidmat, plus about $36,000 in prize money.
  • Eight officials were suspended; an inquiry investigated the fire and causes.

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Ranked 2nd of 10.

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Public-interest topic
+1.0
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+1.25
High-reliability sources
+0.75
Corroboration by independent outlets
+1.6
Score
9.6

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