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UPDATED Aug 31, 2026 at 1:09 AM ET
Aug 30, 2026 at 11:07 AM ET
Pakistani nurse Razia Noreen to receive civil award
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Razia Noreen, a Pakistani nurse who rescued the sole surviving newborn from a hospital nursery fire at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad, will be honoured with one of the country’s most prestigious civil awards. CCTV footage shows her entering the burning nursery and emerging seconds later with the baby in her arms.
WHO: Razia Noreen
WHAT: A Pakistani nurse who saved the sole surviving newborn from a hospital nursery fire is set to receive a prestigious civil award.
WHEN: Reported Aug 31, 2026 at 12:37 AM ET
WHERE: Islamabad, Pakistan
WHY: The cause of the fire has not been reported.
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