KARACHI: Gul Plaza Shopping Mall fire has killed six (including a firefighter identified as Furqan) and injured twenty here on Saturday (17th Jan, 2026).
Though the incendie had completely destroyed a section of Gul Plaza back in 2008, corrupt officials, serving super-amoral politicians, did not attempt to get any safety measures implemented. As a result the 17th Jan fire annihilated the mall harboring twelve hundred shops, despite endeavours of twenty fire engines.
Since sections of the death-trap collapsed, rescuers (who arrived after fire had engulfed all the floors) found it impossible to reach parts of annihilated structure. Bodies and many of the 20 injured were taken to the Civil Hospital. It is feared that fifty-six people are still trapped (expired or wounded) in the labyrinth of multi-storied congested Gul Plaza.
Office bearers converged at Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI). Speaking on the occasion, participants announced full solidarity with the affected traders. They formed Gul Plaza Fire Incident Committee in order to meticulously assess loss of lives and property and demand compensation. Small traders association leaders demanded five billion rupees from the government.
Newspakistan.tv
