The Government of Sindh has constituted a high-level implementation committee to ensure execution of the inquiry report into the Gul Plaza tragedy. This decision follows significant progress made after the investigation into the unfortunate fire incident at Gul Plaza Shopping Center, Karachi. The decision was taken during a meeting of the cabinet’s sub-committee held today, […]
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Drug addicts suspected of sparking fresh Gul Plaza fire while stealing copper
Authorities suspect the renewed fire incident at Gul Plaza was caused by drug addicts attempting to steal copper from the building’s basement. On Sunday, a fire erupted once again in the basement of Gul Plaza, nearly two months after a deadly blaze at the same site killed more than 70 people. The Acting Deputy Commissioner […]
Doctor confirms smoke inhalation killed 73 in Gul Plaza fire
In the Gul Plaza tragedy case, police surgeon Dr. Samia has submitted her responses to the commission’s questionnaire. Dr. Samia stated that the deaths in the Gul Plaza incident were primarily caused by smoke inhalation and fire. She reported that a total of eight injured individuals were brought in for medical treatment, while 73 bodies […]
Gul Plaza fire: SBCA submits written reply
The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) submitted its written reply to the judicial commission inquiring into the deadly fire in the shopping mall in January that claimed several lives. “The KDA had issued the initial building plan in August 1979,” SBCA said. “The building plan’s review and regularization was held in years 1998 and 2003”. […]
Sindh govt sets up temporary stalls for Gul Plaza traders
KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced temporary stalls arrangements for around 350 traders affected by the Gul Plaza tragedy, providing stalls at Baradari, Bagh‑i‑Jinnah (former Polo Ground), to help them resume commercial activities, officials said. Rea More: Mayor announces 1,200 free stalls for Gul Plaza traders in Red Zone Sindh Minister for Local Government Syed Nasir Hussain […]
Mayor announces 1,200 free stalls for Gul Plaza traders in Red Zone
Mayor Karachi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab, laid the foundation of a new road and drainage system project from Khawaja Ajmeer Nagri Chowrangi to Dedex Road, Manghopir, in the West District. The event was attended by PPP Karachi General Secretary Rauf Nagori, Deputy Parliamentary Leader Dil Muhammad, Juman Darwan, elected representatives, and a large number of local […]
Opposition to move no-confidence motion against Karachi mayor over Gul Plaza tragedy
KARACHI: The opposition in the Karachi City Council on Friday announced plans to table a no-confidence motion against Mayor Murtaza Wahab, holding him accountable for the deadly Gul Plaza incident. Read More: Parliament passes key bills, Gul Plaza resolution adopted Addressing reporters at the Karachi Municipal Corporation (KMC) headquarters, Leader of the Opposition Advocate Saifuddin of Jamaat-i-Islami […]
Sindh announces judicial probe into Gul Plaza blaze
Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon stated that following the Gul Plaza tragedy, a special meeting of the Sindh Cabinet was held, during which the fact-finding report of a five-member sub-committee was reviewed. This report, prepared by the Commissioner Karachi and the AIG Karachi, has now been shared with the media. The meeting, chaired by […]
Gul Plaza search operation ends; authorities seal building, compensation approved
KARACHI: The search operation at Gul Plaza, site of Karachi’s deadly shopping centre fire, concluded on Tuesday after 10 days of rescue and relief efforts. The scorched building has now been sealed, authorities said. Read More: Gul Plaza tragedy deepens as search continues Experts from the Lahore Forensic Laboratory and the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) will inspect the […]
Police team formed to arrest culprits behind Gul Plaza blaze
The Karachi police on Monday constituted a special team to make “all-out efforts” to arrest suspects in the Gul Plaza fire and to conduct an impartial probe into the incident. An order issued by the office of South Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Syed Asad Raza stated that the five-member team was constituted for the “arrest […]