Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah announced that Gul Plaza victims will receive rebuilt shops within two months. He said each affected shopkeeper will also get 5 lakh rupees to manage household expenses temporarily. The government will provide a one-crore-rupee loan for reconstruction, with the interest paid by the Sindh government. Speaking to the media […]
Gul Plaza tragedy
Kamran Tessori calls for justice after Gul Plaza tragedy
Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori on Friday demanded a judicial inquiry into the Gul Plaza tragedy, which claimed around 60 lives. He criticized the provincial government for slow rescue operations and poor infrastructure in Karachi’s markets. Tessori said he would write to the chief justices of the Sindh High Court and Supreme Court to launch a […]
Parliament passes key bills, Gul Plaza resolution adopted
Parliament approved several bills during a tense joint session in Islamabad. Lawmakers also unanimously passed a resolution on the Gul Plaza tragedy. Protests and slogans dominated the House as opposition members objected strongly. The joint session, chaired by Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, began 35 minutes late. Opposition lawmakers surrounded the speaker’s dais during debates and voting. […]
Tabish Hashmi calls to privatize Karachi after Gul Plaza
Karachi: Comedian and host Tabish Hashmi suggested privatizing Karachi following the Gul Plaza tragedy, criticizing government negligence. He said privatization could allow the city’s diverse communities to manage it effectively. Hashmi made the remarks during a private TV program. He recalled growing up in Karachi, attending school and university, and visiting Gul Plaza with his […]
Sindh announces Rs10m for Gul Plaza victims
The Sindh government has announced Rs10 million compensation for families of those killed in the Gul Plaza tragedy. Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah chaired an emergency meeting. He vowed complete rehabilitation for victims and affected traders. The meeting included senior ministers, the mayor, and key officials. The chief minister said compensation payments would begin from […]