A devastating fire broke out on Wednesday morning in the neonatal unit of a government-run hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 14 newborn lives. The incident occurred on the third floor of the Mother and Child Centre at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) hospital, as per media reports. Initial investigations suggest that the blaze was sparked by a short circuit in a malfunctioning air conditioning unit. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his deepest sympathies to the families affected and has ordered an immediate investigation into the cause of the fire, promising that those responsible will face severe consequences. This tragedy underscores the urgent need for improved safety measures and regulations in Pakistan's hospitals, as building fires are regrettably common due to lax enforcement of building codes. Notably, this incident marks one of the deadliest hospital fires in Pakistan's history, shedding light on the ongoing challenges faced by the underfunded, mismanaged, and overcrowded state healthcare system. In January of this year, a massive fire claimed 65 lives in a shopping complex in Karachi, highlighting the need for stricter safety protocols across various sectors in Pakistan.