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A group of former international cricket captains has written to Pakistan's prime minister urging a court-ordered medical board—including Khan’s own doctors—to assess his health and vision impairment. They call for weekly family visits and timely treatment, saying the process must reflect basic decency and court directions.
A fire on the neonatal ward at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad has killed 14 newborn babies. Witnesses describe chaotic scenes as emergency services arrived hours after the blaze began; security and oxygen equipment are cited in ongoing investigations. Authorities have ordered a full inquiry.
A fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad has killed 14 newborns and injured others. The blaze began around 6:45 a.m. after an air-conditioner compressor exploded in the nursery. Rescue teams are cooling the site as authorities investigate the cause and fire-safety measures.