Hospital Fire Exposes Systemic Failures | Global News
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Hospital Fire Exposes Systemic Failures | Global News

A deadly hospital fire in Pakistan that killed fourteen newborns exposed catastrophic safety failures: no alarms or sprinklers, locked escape routes, and ignored electrical hazards dating back years. The inquiry blamed systemic neglect, with firefighters struggling amid smoke and chaos, and staff unprepared for emergencies. In response, the Prime Minister ordered nationwide fire audits, mandated urgent safety upgrades, suspended eight officials, and launched criminal investigations — while the hospital remains silent on the damning report.

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