Fire at Islamabad Hospital Kills 15 Newborns in Pakistan

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A fire broke out at a hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan, resulting in the deaths of 15 newborns. The incident occurred in the Pakistani capital, making it a tragedy of significant scale. The fire affected a ward housing newborn infants at the medical facility. Further details regarding the cause of the fire and the timeline of events have not been confirmed in the available information.

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