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Tragic Fire Claims Lives of 14 Newborns in Islamabad Hospital

A devastating fire broke out in a hospital nursery in Islamabad, Pakistan, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least 14 newborn babies. The incident has raised serious concerns, prompting Prime Minister Sharif to order an immediate investigation. Reports indicate that an air-conditioning fault may have triggered the blaze, which occurred in the maternity ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). Eyewitnesses noted that some doors were locked during the fire, leading to difficulties in evacuating the infants. As the nation mourns this heartbreaking loss, health officials are under scrutiny following the incident.
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