Islamabad hospital fire report reveals systemic safety failures in baby deaths

A government report on the August fire at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad confirms the maternity ward lacked fire alarms, sprinklers, and had blocked escape routes, contributing to the deaths of 14 babies. The report corroborates earlier accounts of locked doors hindering firefighter access. This highlights critical infrastructure deficiencies in Pakistan's public health facilities, raising concerns about broader systemic risks.