In a heartbreaking incident, at least fourteen newborn infants lost their lives in a fire that erupted in the nursery of a government-run hospital, the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad. The devastating blaze occurred on Wednesday morning, with reports suggesting it started from a short circuit in a malfunctioning air conditioning unit. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his deepest condolences to the families affected and ordered an immediate investigation, promising stringent action against those responsible. Notably, only one infant was rescued from the neonatal facility. Building fires are a common occurrence in Pakistan due to lax enforcement of safety regulations and building codes. This incident marks one of the deadliest hospital fires in Pakistan's history, underscoring the need for improved safety measures and healthcare infrastructure in the country. Despite the government offering subsidized medical treatment through public hospitals, the sector remains critically underfunded, mismanaged, and overcrowded.