2 outlets quote this line 2 different ways.

Who reported it

• upi.comWIRE
• cbc.caPUBLIC
• • dailymail.comINDEP
  • scmp.comINDEP
  one owner · DMGT (Daily Mail)
• dawn.comUNCLASSIFIED
• france24.comPUBLIC
• japantimes.co.jpINDEP
• npr.orgPUBLIC
• rte.iePUBLIC
• theguardian.comINDEP
• washingtonexaminer.comPARTISAN

References

• upi.comAt least 14 newborn babies killed in blaze at hospital in PakistanScreenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-08-26T12:17:22
• cbc.caFire in Pakistan hospital kills 14 newborns, officials order immediate inquiryOriginalNo durable copy — do not citecaptured 2026-08-26T12:17:22
• dailymail.comAt least 14 babies killed after fire breaks out at maternity ward in Pakistan hospitalOriginalNo durable copy — do not citecaptured 2026-08-26T12:17:22
• dawn.comNo lessons learnt: A timeline of hospital fires reported in Pakistan since 2010OriginalNo durable copy — do not citecaptured 2026-08-26T12:17:22
• france24.comPakistan: At least 14 newborns die in hospital fireOriginalNo durable copy — do not citecaptured 2026-08-26T12:17:22
• japantimes.co.jp‘Black smoke’ chokes Pakistan maternity ward as hospital fire kills 14 infantsOriginalNo durable copy — do not citecaptured 2026-08-26T12:17:22
• npr.orgHospital nursery fire kills 14 newborns in Pakistan's capital, officials order immediate inquiryOriginalNo durable copy — do not citecaptured 2026-08-26T12:17:22
• rte.iePakistan hospital fire kills 14 childrenOriginalNo durable copy — do not citecaptured 2026-08-26T12:17:22
• scmp.comAt least 14 newborns die in Pakistan hospital fire triggered by air-con faultOriginalNo durable copy — do not citecaptured 2026-08-26T12:17:22
• theguardian.comAt least 14 newborn babies die in fire at Pakistan hospital’s maternity wardOriginalNo durable copy — do not citecaptured 2026-08-26T12:17:22
• washingtonexaminer.comFire in a hospital nursery kills 14 newborns in Pakistan’s capitalOriginalNo durable copy — do not citecaptured 2026-08-26T12:17:22

Carried by multiple outlets

• At least 14 newborn babies were killed in the fire.upi.com, cbc.ca, dailymail.com, dawn.com, japantimes.co.jp, npr.org, rte.ie, scmp.com, theguardian.com, washingtonexaminer.com
• The fire occurred at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad.upi.com, cbc.ca, dailymail.com, dawn.com, japantimes.co.jp, npr.org, scmp.com, theguardian.com, washingtonexaminer.com
• The fire started in the early morning on Wednesday, approximately 6:45 a.m. local time.upi.com, cbc.ca, dailymail.com, npr.org, scmp.com, washingtonexaminer.com
• The fire involved an air-conditioning unit compressor that exploded.upi.com, cbc.ca, dailymail.com, npr.org, scmp.com, washingtonexaminer.com
• The fire occurred on the third floor.cbc.ca, dailymail.com, japantimes.co.jp, npr.org, rte.ie, scmp.com, theguardian.com, washingtonexaminer.com
• The fire was in the maternity/gynecology ward or mother and child health ward.cbc.ca, dailymail.com, japantimes.co.jp, npr.org, rte.ie, scmp.com, theguardian.com, washingtonexaminer.com
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Reported by one outlet only

• Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appointed former interior secretary Shahid Khan to head the inquiry.only upi.com
• Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif fired Federal Health Secretary Aslam Ghori after reports he was unhappy with serving officials' handling of the incident.only upi.com
• Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered Health Secretary Aslam Ghauri to be removed from office.only washingtonexaminer.com
• The Islamabad district magistrate appointed a multiagency fact-finding committee with directions to submit a report within 24 hours to investigate the cause of the fire, its spread, whether adequate fire-safety measures were in place, and evaluate the emergency response.only npr.org
• The bodies of six babies had been handed over to their families, with remaining bodies to be released soon.only cbc.ca
• Newborns who died in the blaze were badly burnt and will have to be identified using DNA tests.only dailymail.com

Reported unevenly

• The name of the health official removed from office.stated by upi.com reports 'Federal Health Secretary Aslam Ghori', washingtonexaminer.com reports 'Health Secretary Aslam Ghauri'
• The time the emergency call was made.stated by upi.com and other outlets state the fire started at 6:45 a.m., rte.ie states the emergency call was made 'just before 7am local time'
• The death toll reported by Geo TV.stated by scmp.com reports Geo TV 'put the death toll at 15', all other outlets confirm 14 deaths
• The exact number of newborns in the ward.stated by cbc.ca states 'at least 15 newborns', npr.org states 'at least 15 newborns', theguardian.com states '15 babies were on the ward', scmp.com reports '16 newborns in the ward', washingtonexaminer.com states '15 who were in the nursery'
• Whether the rescue of one baby was by a doctor or unspecified.stated by cbc.ca quotes hospital spokesperson: 'One baby was rescued by a doctor', theguardian.com states 'one baby was saved by a doctor', npr.org states 'At least one baby was rescued' without naming the rescuer, washingtonexaminer.com states 'One baby of the 15 who were in the nursery at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences was rescued' without identifying rescuer

Not yet confirmed against a primary source

• Confirm the correct spelling of the name of the health official fired by Prime Minister Sharif: 'Aslam Ghori' (upi.com) vs. 'Aslam Ghauri' (washingtonexaminer.com). Check against official Pakistani government statement or PIMS announcement.
• Confirm the exact time the fire began or the emergency call was made: upi.com, cbc.ca, npr.org, and others state 6:45 a.m. as the fire start time, while rte.ie states the emergency call was 'just before 7am local time.' Determine if these are compatible or if a discrepancy exists.