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Hospital nursery fire kills 14 newborns in Pakistan's capital, officials order immediate inquiry

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A fire erupted early Wednesday morning in a newborn nursery at a major government hospital in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, resulting in the deaths of 14 infants. Hospital and government officials confirmed the tragedy and have ordered an immediate inquiry into the incident.

Analysts note that the high death toll in such incidents has been blamed on the poor enforcement of building safety regulations throughout Pakistan.

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Euronews Highlights systemic building safety enforcement failures contributing to high casualties.
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