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Fire Kills Fourteen Newborns at Islamabad Hospital

A fire swept through the neonatal unit of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad, resulting in the deaths of at least 14 newborns and prompting a government investigation.

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Pakistan faces ongoing challenges in public safety and emergency infrastructure, particularly in healthcare facilities. Incidents like this fire highlight the critical need for robust safety standards and effective emergency response mechanisms across the nation. The government frequently initiates investigations into such events.

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Fire Kills Fourteen Newborns at Islamabad Hospital

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