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 following a fire at an Islamabad hospital that resulted in the deaths of 14 newborns. The Prime Minister has also directed that criminal proceedings be initiated against those found responsible for the tragedy.

An official inquiry into the incident identified a critical lack of fire safety protocols at the facility. The government's actions follow the investigation's findings, as authorities move to hold staff and administrators accountable for the safety failures that led to the loss of life.