{
  "id": 3421498,
  "title": "Casualties feared as fire breaks out at Pims' gynae ward in Islamabad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/casualties-feared-as-fire-breaks-out-at-pims-gynae-ward-in-islamabad-3421498",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T04:12:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2025385/casualties-feared-as-fire-breaks-out-at-pims-gynae-ward-in-islamabad"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ISLAMABAD - An early Wednesday fire at the gynaecology ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) has raised concerns over potential casualties. Pims spokesperson Dr Aneeza Jalil informed Dawn that the ward housed 15 babies when the incident occurred. Jalil clarified that some infants might have been discharged overnight, rendering the exact casualty count uncertain at present. Regarding the incident's origin, Jalil attributed the fire to a short circuit. She reported that the blaze was noted around 7am, and while the flames have been extinguished, the cooling process remains ongoing. Jalil noted that at least one baby was rescued by a medical professional. This unfolding story is being updated as conditions develop, and readers are urged to rely on credible sources, including qualified authorities and staff reporters, for accurate information.",
  "summary": "ISLAMABAD: Casualties were feared after a fire broke out at the gynaecology ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) early on Wednesday. Pims Spokesperson Dr Aneeza Jalil told Dawn that 15 babies were in the ward. “Some of the babies may have been discharged during the night so the exact number [of casualties] can not be shared right now,” she said. Asked about the cause of the…",
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    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "15 newborns killed after fire breaks out at Islamabad hospital in Pakistan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/15-newborns-killed-after-fire-breaks-out-at-islamabad-hospital-in",
        "published": "2026-08-26T03:45:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "At least 14 infants killed in Islamabad hospital fire, local TV reports",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/at-least-14-infants-killed-in-islamabad-hospital-fire-local-tv-reports",
        "published": "2026-08-26T04:02:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Casualties feared as fire breaks out at Pims' gynae ward in Islamabad",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/casualties-feared-as-fire-breaks-out-at-pims-gynae-ward-in-islamabad",
        "published": "2026-08-26T04:02:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ProPakistani",
        "title": "At Least 15 Babies Killed in Fire at PIMS Hospital Islamabad",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/at-least-15-babies-killed-in-fire-at-pims-hospital-islamabad",
        "published": "2026-08-26T04:41:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}