The death toll from the Gul Plaza fire in Karachi has risen to 30, officials confirmed Wednesday. Rescue teams continue searching the rubble under smoke and intense heat, with over 80 people still missing. Authorities warned that the number of casualties could rise further as DNA testing continues. Rescue workers are searching the second, third […]
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Rimpa plaza declared dangerous after Gul plaza fire tragedy
The pillars of Rimpa Plaza, located next to Gul Plaza on M.A. Jinnah Road, have been severely damaged following the devastating fire that destroyed Gul Plaza recently. Officials warned that structural instability has made the building unsafe for use. The Sindh Building Control Authority promptly issued notices to the administration and shop owners, emphasizing that […]
Rescue efforts continue at Gul Plaza as death toll reaches 29
Search and rescue efforts continued at Karachi’s Gul Plaza on Wednesday, where emergency workers recovered another body from the debris of the fire-ravaged shopping complex, raising the confirmed death toll to 29. Read More: Karachi rescue teams clear Gul Plaza basement after deadly fire According to Edhi Foundation officials, the latest recovery was shifted to Civil Hospital. The fire, […]
Holy Quran copies found unharmed as Gul Plaza mosque escapes fire damage
KARACHI: Amid the grief and devastation caused by the Gul Plaza inferno, rescue personnel reported an unusual scene inside the shopping centre’s mosque, where copies of the Holy Quran were found intact despite the massive fire. Read More: Karachi rescue teams clear Gul Plaza basement after deadly fire The blaze, which erupted late on Saturday and continued to […]
Petition seeks action against officials over Gul Plaza fire
KARACHI: A petition was filed in the Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday, urging the initiation of “criminal, departmental and contempt proceedings” against officials deemed responsible for the deadly Gul Plaza fire. The petitioners, Advocate Saleem Michael and Muhammad Haris, named the Sindh government, Sindh Building Control Authority, Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, chief fire officer, Sindh […]
Karachi honours firefighter Furqan Ali, martyred at Gul Plaza fire
KARACHI: The city paid tribute to firefighter Furqan Ali, who embraced martyrdom while battling the deadly fire at Gul Plaza. Ali, 36, had been serving at the Nazimabad Fire Station under the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) Fire Department since 2018, following the death of his father, who had also served in the department. Read More: […]
Gul plaza fire toll rises to 26 in Karachi
The death toll from the Gul Plaza fire in Karachi has risen to 26, while 73 people remain missing. Authorities continue search operations to locate those unaccounted for. The blaze erupted late Saturday night and spread rapidly through multiple floors of the shopping plaza. The Sindh government’s help desk reported that three additional people were […]
Gul Plaza fire: SHC petition seeks accountability
A petition was filed in the Sindh High Court on Monday demanding criminal and departmental action over the Gul Plaza fire. The blaze, which erupted Saturday night, killed more than 20 people and left many missing. Petitioners blamed negligence, weak inspections, and failure to enforce fire safety laws for the tragedy. Advocate Saleem Michael and […]
Gul Plaza fire: World mourns Karachi tragedy
Iran, France, and the United Kingdom expressed deep grief over the gul plaza fire in Karachi. The tragic blaze killed at least 14 people, including a woman, and left 73 missing. Diplomatic missions highlighted their support for families, the injured, and the rescue teams working tirelessly at the scene. Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghaddam said […]
WMO President Salman Iqbal demands inquiry after Gul Plaza fire
KARACHI: Salman Iqbal, President of the World Memon Organization (WMO), expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and missing persons in the devastating Gul Plaza fire, urging authorities to take immediate and decisive action. Read More: Gul Plaza fire: Business community announces three-day mourning In a formal statement, Iqbal emphasized that Karachi’s status as […]