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Pakistan: At least 14 newborns die in hospital fire

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At least 14 newborns died on Wednesday following a fire in the mother-and-baby ward of a hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan. The blaze, which originated in an air conditioning unit, forced an emergency evacuation of the facility.

Witnesses reported chaotic conditions during the incident, citing heavy smoke and shattered glass throughout the ward. While the exact cause remains under investigation, local reports have pointed to a potential malfunction in the hospital's air conditioning system.

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