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A devastating fire broke out in the maternity ward of Islamabad's Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) hospital, resulting in the deaths of at least 15 newborn babies. The incident occurred after an air conditioning unit exploded in the gynaecology ward on Wednesday morning, igniting a blaze that quickly spread through the nursery area. Hospital officials confirmed that 16 infants were present at the time, with only one rescued. Emergency teams worked swiftly to extinguish the fire and evacuate patients, though no official casualty figures have been formally released. The tragedy has reignited concerns about Pakistan's poor fire safety standards, which have led to numerous fatal incidents in recent years. Notably, this incident follows a series of devastating fires, including a 2023 warehouse blaze in Balochistan that injured 43 people and a January 2024 fire at Karachi's Gul Plaza complex that claimed 72 lives. The PIMS hospital recently gained international attention when former Prime Minister Imran Khan was transferred there for a medical assessment. Authorities have yet to issue an official statement on the death toll, but local media reports suggest the casualty count is significant. The incident underscores systemic issues in fire safety regulations and enforcement across Pakistan.

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