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A fire in the maternity ward of Islamabad’s Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, likely caused by a short circuit in the nursery’s air‑conditioning unit, killed 14 newborns, with conflicting rescue accounts and reports that exits may have been restricted; Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered investigations and suspended the federal health secretary, as two inquiry panels probe the tragedy.
A fire in the maternity ward of Islamabad's Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences killed 14 newborns, with witnesses alleging doors were locked and rescue teams arrived only after hours; officials said doors were manned to protect babies, and the incident prompted a government investigation and the suspension of the Federal Health Secretary.
A blaze in the maternity ward of Islamabad’s government-run Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) killed at least 14 newborns, with officials saying an air-conditioning compressor explosion sparked the fire. One infant was rescued, and reports described locked ward doors as the fire spread. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered a full investigation and promised accountability for those responsible, highlighting broader concerns about underfunded public healthcare and aging infrastructure in the country.
A hospital nursery fire in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad killed 14 newborns, with one infant rescued. Authorities and leaders, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari, expressed sorrow and promised accountability, while health officials pledged to review and strengthen fire-safety measures and emergency procedures.
A fire at the Mother and Child Centre nursery of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad killed at least 14 newborns and left one rescued; authorities are investigating, with a suspected short circuit in a malfunctioning air conditioner cited as the likely cause, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif promising strict action against those responsible.
China remains Iran's biggest buyer, accounting for a large share of its exports, with Turkey, Pakistan and Armenia among major trading partners; analysts say the US's new “economic D-Day” sanctions may tighten revenue but face enforcement hurdles, implying a possibly limited and gradual impact while markets have shown muted reactions.
Cricket captains from around the world have renewed calls for medical treatment for Imran Khan, the imprisoned former Pakistani prime minister. The government has rejected allegations of cruelty or neglect, saying Khan has received hundreds of visits from family, lawyers and officials and remains able to contact relatives, while continuing to serve his prison sentences following judicial proceedings.
Iran has reportedly received an official invitation to join the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement—signed by Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia—with Tehran saying the invitation is under consideration; if Tehran joins, the bloc would broaden its mutual-defence framework amid regional tensions. Bangladesh has floated joining, and the pact has drawn attention after U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed the agreement when it was signed.
The Trump administration imposes new economic pressure on Iran, prompting Tehran to seek a Pakistani mediator for talks, while Hormuz-related tensions and Gulf output shortfalls fuel global oil-market concerns and potential price volatility.
Pakistan's PTI has filed a contempt petition against the government after authorities moved jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to a state-run hospital instead of the private Shifa International Hospital ordered by the Supreme Court; the petition seeks Khan’s transfer to the private facility and access to his personal physician, arguing the action violated court directives, while officials say the medical check at PIMS found no urgent issues, prompting protests and plans for further action ahead of a planned September 27 demonstration.
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar downplayed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, asking what it has achieved amid the ‘live military situations’ each signatory faces. He said India would still factor the pact into its security calculus, noting that actions by countries not well disposed toward India matter. The MEA stressed it is assessing the pact’s implications for national security and regional peace, while Jaishankar highlighted Pakistan’s use of terrorism as unique and urged careful, context-aware engagement with major powers including China.
Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan underwent a medical examination at Shifa Hospital in Islamabad following a Supreme Court order, then returned to Adiala Jail, as health concerns linger after more than three years in custody.
England crushed Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley, prompting Michael Vaughan to say he fears for Pakistan’s Test future as pundits lament a lack of fight and form; the defeat comes amid off-field turmoil, injuries to pace stars, and a looming captaincy reshuffle as Pakistan look to rebuild ahead of Lord's.
England clinched the Headingley test with a strong all-round performance: Jos? Joe Root's steady captaincy, Brook’s 91 off 93, and Jordan Cox’s calm 73; Ollie Robinson dominated with 5-51 in the first innings and 8-80 overall, while Josh Tongue added eight wickets. Pakistan’s batting struggled, and several England batters underperformed, but the hosts’ bowlers and key knocks secured the win.
Imran Khan, Pakistan’s former prime minister, was taken from Adiala jail to a private hospital for a medical examination after a Supreme Court order, doctors declared him medically fit, and he was returned to prison; the episode, set against health concerns (including reduced vision) and large-scale supporter demonstrations, highlights ongoing political friction between Khan’s party and the government.