In a heart-wrenching incident, a fire broke out early Wednesday morning at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad, Pakistan's largest public-sector hospital. The tragedy occurred in the critical care nursery for newborns, supposedly the safest haven within the hospital premises. The fire was reported to have started due to a short circuit in the air-conditioning unit, trapping 15 newborns inside. Only one infant could be rescued, while 14 others perished in the incident. This disaster echoes a similar unfortunate event that occurred at Sahiwal Teaching Hospital in Punjab province back in June 2024, where 11 babies lost their lives due to a fire caused by a faulty air conditioning system. The hospital administration is currently under investigation for failing to maintain essential safety measures, including expired fire extinguishers. Witnesses reported that the lack of staff presence and blocked emergency exits may have contributed to the severity of the disaster. Families are left in grief and anger, seeking answers and accountability for the loss of their innocent loved ones.