15 Babies Die in Fire at Islamabad Hospital
· World · Indian Express, India Today, The Hindu
At least 15 babies died in a fire that broke out at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad on Wednesday. The fire reportedly started in the gynaecological ward at 6:45 AM. Preliminary reports indicate a short circuit in the hospital's air conditioning system may have caused the blaze. Authorities have doused the fire and are currently conducting cooling operations.
Why it matters
This tragedy highlights critical infrastructure and safety concerns in public healthcare facilities in Pakistan's capital.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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