A fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad resulted in the deaths of 14 newborns. Witnesses reported that parents waited for hours for rescue as the fire, which started in an air-conditioning unit, spread through the maternity ward. Only one infant was saved from the blaze.
Concerns have been raised about safety protocols, with some parents claiming that doors were locked and that there was a delay in rescue efforts. The Prime Minister has ordered an investigation into the incident, highlighting ongoing issues with fire safety in hospitals across Pakistan.