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Pakistan: Islamabad Hospital Fire Kills 14 Newborn Babies

A fire broke out at approximately 6:45 a.m. local time on Wednesday in the nursery of the gynecology ward at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad. At least 15 newborns were killed, while only one of the 16 present in the building was rescued.

A fire broke out at approximately 6:45 a.m. local time on Wednesday in the nursery of the gynecology ward at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad. At least 15 newborns were killed, while only one of the 16 present in the building was rescued.

Rescue officials said an air-conditioning compressor explosion triggered the blaze inside the nursery on the third floor of the Maternal and Child Health ward. Six fire engines and four ambulances responded to the scene.

Rescue officials said an air-conditioning compressor explosion triggered the blaze inside the nursery on the third floor of the Maternal and Child Health ward. Six fire engines and four ambulances responded to the scene.

According to the district administration, 14 of the newborns were completely charred in the fire. Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry said most of the children died from suffocation.

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According to the district administration, 14 of the newborns were completely charred in the fire. Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry said most of the children died from suffocation.

Rescue sources described fire safety arrangements at PIMS as severely lacking, noting there was no water at the fire point, couplings were missing from the fire hose, and emergency evacuation routes were locked.

Rescue sources described fire safety arrangements at PIMS as severely lacking, noting there was no water at the fire point, couplings were missing from the fire hose, and emergency evacuation routes were locked.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered an immediate investigation into the fire, directed authorities to identify those responsible and called for a detailed review of fire safety arrangements at hospitals to prevent similar incidents.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered an immediate investigation into the fire, directed authorities to identify those responsible and called for a detailed review of fire safety arrangements at hospitals to prevent similar incidents.

An eight-member inquiry committee headed by the additional deputy commissioner general was formed to investigate the fire and submit a report within 24 hours. Hospital fires are not uncommon in Pakistan, particularly in government facilities with outdated electrical systems.

An eight-member inquiry committee headed by the additional deputy commissioner general was formed to investigate the fire and submit a report within 24 hours. Hospital fires are not uncommon in Pakistan, particularly in government facilities with outdated electrical systems.

This tragedy is irreparable and, more than grief, demands justice. An immediate investigation has been ordered, and those responsible will face the strictest consequences possible.

This tragedy is irreparable and, more than grief, demands justice. An immediate investigation has been ordered, and those responsible will face the strictest consequences possible.

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Ordering an inquiry is not accountability — newborns were burnt alive, and that is shameful and unforgivable. Enough with committee formations that go nowhere. Heads must roll now.

Ordering an inquiry is not accountability — newborns were burnt alive, and that is shameful and unforgivable. Enough with committee formations that go nowhere. Heads must roll now.

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