Pakistan, March 18 -- Two children lost their lives, and six family members were hospitalized after consuming contaminated food during Iftar in Chilas, Gilgit-Baltistan. Rescue 1122 spokesperson Shaukat Riaz stated that the entire family fainted after their meal and was rushed to the hospital in an unconscious state.

Ten-year-old Imtiaz Ali passed away on Monday night, while three-year-old Atia Bibi died the next morning. The remaining six family members, including a six-year-old and a three-year-old, are receiving treatment at the hospital. Doctors are closely monitoring their condition.

Raja Ishfaq Tahir, spokesperson for the Diamer district administration, mentioned that it remains unclear what caused the contamination. However, auth...