The death toll from the catastrophic fire at Gul Plaza on M.A. Jinnah Road has risen to 28, as rescuers continue to comb through the smoldering, structurally unstable wreckage. What began as a local fire on Saturday night has transformed into a national tragedy, laying bare the systemic failure of fire safety and urban governance in Pakistan’sContinue reading “Karachi Inferno: Gul Plaza Tragedy Exposes Decades of Safety Neglect”
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Tragedy at Gul Plaza: Fire Still Rages After 12+ Hours; Death Toll Rises to 6
KARACHI – January 18, 2026 — A catastrophic fire that erupted late Saturday night at the historic Gul Plaza on M.A. Jinnah Road continues to burn more than 12 hours later, as rescue officials confirm the death toll has risen to six people. Despite a massive mobilization of the city’s firefighting resources, including the Pakistan Navy and overContinue reading “Tragedy at Gul Plaza: Fire Still Rages After 12+ Hours; Death Toll Rises to 6”
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