A woman from Karachi’s Baldia Town who gave birth to a set of quintuplets yesterday has lost two of them, who were struggling to breathe due to complications related to premature birth.

The newborns, three boys and two girls, were delivered via cesarean section at just 29 weeks of gestation.

Doctors had confirmed that all five babies were facing respiratory difficulties shortly after birth and were placed under intensive medical care.

Family members identified the father as Adnan Sheikh, a resident of Baldia. The remaining three children are still under observation, with medical teams closely monitoring their health.

Medical experts say premature births at 29 weeks carry significant risks, particularly related to lung development, and require specialised neonatal care.