At least 14 newborns killed after fire breaks out in Pakistan hospital

Pakistan has faced multiple deadly fires in recent years, with recent incidents including a fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) hospital in Islamabad, where 14 newborns died. Authorities state the fire occurred in the maternity unit on the third floor, with 15 newborns initially present. One newborn was rescued, while 19 others were evacuated, including 10 women, seven children, and two men. The newborns suffered severe burns and will undergo DNA identification before their families can be notified. Police and authorities, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, have launched investigations to determine the cause of the fire, with a fact-finding committee tasked to report within 24 hours. The incident has drawn widespread condemnation, with Sharif expressing deep sorrow and regret over the tragic loss of life.