8 officials suspended after probe into Pakistan hospital fire that killed 14 newborns

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered the suspension of eight officials and criminal proceedings after a fire killed 14 newborns at an Islamabad hospital. An investigative committee presented its interim report on the fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences. The fire spread quickly, and only one baby was rescued from the nursery. The inquiry found no fire alarm or sprinkler system and inadequate emergency procedures. Public anger has intensified, with demands for accountability. Sharif also approved action against a security company and announced compensation for the bereaved families. The tragedy has prompted broade…