Sindh Minister for Local Government Syed Nasir Hussain Shah attended a ceremony for the distribution of financial assistance cheques among the affectees of Gul Plaza. Commissioner Karachi Hassan Naqvi, President Pakistan Chamber of Commerce Zubair Motiwala, PPP leader Shehzad Memon and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion. Addressing the ceremony, Syed Nasir Hussain […]
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Gul Plaza fire: Chief reveals shocking lapses
The Chief Fire Officer of Karachi revealed shocking details to the judicial commission investigating the Gul Plaza tragedy, stating that many lives could have been saved if the power had not been cut. The commission, chaired by Justice Agha Faisal, heard that announcements to guide people during the fire were also lacking, worsening the casualties. […]
Inquiry commission formed to probe deadly Gul Plaza fire in Karachi
KARACHI – The Sindh government has constituted an inquiry commission to investigate the deadly fire at Gul Plaza in Karachi, officials said on Wednesday. Justice Agha Faisal has been appointed as the head of the commission, which will examine all aspects of the incident, Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar confirmed. Read More: Request for Gul Plaza […]
Sindh forms judicial commission after deadly Gul Plaza fire
On the directives of Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar, a significant development has taken place in the Gul Plaza fire incident, as a formal notification has been issued for a transparent and comprehensive inquiry into the tragedy. Honorable Judge of the Sindh High Court, Justice Agha Faisal, has been appointed to head the Inquiry Commission […]
Gul Plaza tragedy: 69 bodies handed over
Karachi Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi said 69 of 79 victims of the Gul Plaza fire have been handed to families. DNA testing is underway for three bodies. Authorities continue searching for the remaining seven victims’ families. The rescue operation at the Gul Plaza shopping mall was completed days ago, and the site has been sealed. […]
Sindh government orders judicial probe into Gul Plaza fire
Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon announced on Thursday that the provincial government has decided to initiate a judicial inquiry into the Gul Plaza tragedy, which claimed the lives of 80 people. The move aims to ensure accountability and transparency in the investigation. The minister stated that the inquiry will be conducted through a judicial […]
Investigation confirms 79 deaths in Gul Plaza fire
The final investigation report into the Gul Plaza fire confirms 79 deaths, mostly on the mezzanine floor. The report was prepared by a committee led by the Karachi Commissioner and Additional IG. The findings will be submitted to Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah. Sources said the report details the causes of the fire, firefighting […]
Karachi police hunt Gul Plaza fire suspects
Karachi police have formed a special team to arrest those responsible for the deadly Gul Plaza fire and conduct an impartial investigation. The mall inferno, which erupted on January 17, claimed at least 73 lives and destroyed more than 1,100 shops. Authorities said the fire was caused by negligence and carelessness. The five-member team will […]
Ignored warnings, delayed response worsened Gul Plaza inferno
KARACHI: The devastating Gul Plaza fire, which killed at least 71 people and left 15 missing, has been linked to ignored safety warnings Gul Plaza inferno and delayed emergency response, according to survivor accounts and official records reviewed by Reuters. Read More: Death toll from Karachi’s Gul Plaza fire rises to 71 The blaze erupted on January […]
Police register FIR over Gul Plaza inferno citing negligence
KARACHI: Police have registered a first information report (FIR) over the devastating Gul Plaza fire, describing the tragedy as an “outcome of negligence and carelessness.” The blaze, which broke out on the night of January 17, engulfed the ground-plus-three-storey shopping plaza and took nearly two days to be fully extinguished, leaving 71 people dead and […]