Families in Islamabad are holding funerals for infants who died in a devastating blaze at the city’s Institute of Medical Sciences, marking the grim conclusion of a tragedy that has left communities in mourning. The fire, which occurred in a neonatal unit, has raised urgent questions about safety protocols in healthcare facilities and the welfare of vulnerable patients. Authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, as public outrage grows over the loss of so many young lives. Details on the cause of the fire and any measures being taken to prevent future disasters remain under review.


Funerals have begun for the 14 babies who were killed in a fire at Islamabad’s Institute of Medical Sciences.