By Al Miraq News DeskPublished: August 28, 2026 The PIMS hospital fire in Islamabad has triggered a national outcry after 14 newborn babies died in a blaze at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, with serious questions now being raised about the cause of the fire, emergency preparedness and possible failures in hospital safety procedures. … Read more
By Al Miraq News DeskPublished: August 28, 2026 Hospitals across Punjab are facing renewed scrutiny over fire safety arrangements after reports highlighted significant gaps at Allied Hospital I and Allied Hospital II in Faisalabad, as well as at a hospital in Multan. The reported shortcomings include inadequate fire hydrants, limited fire extinguishers, missing or non-functional … Read more
By Al Miraq News DeskPublished: August 28, 2026 The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to review fire safety arrangements at hospitals across the province following concerns about inadequate emergency equipment, outdated infrastructure and the ability of medical facilities to protect patients and staff in the event of a fire. The move comes amid reports highlighting … Read more
By Al Miraq News DeskPublished: August 28, 2026 The Sindh High Court has ordered the speedy completion of proceedings in the Mustafa Amir murder case, intensifying judicial scrutiny over a trial that has faced repeated delays since the 23-year-old Karachi resident was allegedly kidnapped and murdered in January 2025. The order came after Mustafa Amir’s … Read more
By Al Miraq News DeskPublished: August 28, 2026 The Sindh High Court has taken an unusually stern view of delays in a narcotics case, ordering police to bring the investigation officer to court in handcuffs after he repeatedly failed to appear and had not submitted the case challan despite the accused remaining in jail for … Read more
By Al Miraq News DeskPublished: August 28, 2026 A Multan woman was killed by her husband in a reported shooting at her mother’s home in the Ghareeb Nawaz neighborhood, while her mother was also wounded in the incident, according to police information cited in the case. The incident reportedly occurred while the couple’s dispute was … Read more
By Al Miraq News DeskPublished: August 28, 2026 The devastating PIMS fire safety controversy has intensified after 14 newborn babies died in a fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad, with reports raising serious questions about the hospital’s fire-prevention arrangements, emergency exits and regulatory oversight. The fire broke out early Wednesday, … Read more
By Al Miraq News DeskPublished: August 28, 2026 A Multan woman killed in a shooting following a domestic dispute has prompted a police investigation and a search for the suspected attacker, according to details provided by a senior police official in a television interview. The incident reportedly occurred when the suspect came to the residence … Read more
By Al Miraq News DeskPublished: August 28, 2026 Pakistan’s efforts to mediate between Iran and the United States have entered a potentially important phase after Field Marshal Asim Munir visited Tehran as part of Islamabad’s diplomatic push to end the conflict and restore movement through the Strait of Hormuz. The visit has drawn particular attention … Read more
By Al Miraq News DeskPublished: August 28, 2026 Iran-US tensions are entering a more complicated phase as Washington increases economic pressure on Tehran, Iran maintains its demands over the Strait of Hormuz, and Pakistan attempts to keep diplomatic channels open between the two sides. The latest developments have also pushed the crisis closer to Europe. … Read more
