Pakistan/Humanitarian/Deadly fire at Karachi's Gul Plaza shopping mall kills dozens, prompts criticism of response

Deadly fire at Karachi's Gul Plaza shopping mall kills dozens, prompts criticism of response

Jan 26, 202641 sources

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Summary

A massive fire broke out at the Gul Plaza shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, killing at least 67 people. Many victims were found in a single shop, with dozens more reported missing. The fire prompted criticism of the emergency response, and firefighters worked for an extended period to fully extinguish the blaze.

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Hours-long blockade of roads around Karachi Press Club amid protest against Imaan, Hadi’s conviction

Jan 26

The interminable wait between life and death at Gul Plaza in Karachi

Jan 23

Death toll of deadly fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza jumps to 67

Jan 22

Death toll of deadly fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza reaches 67

Jan 22

‘We have lost a piece of the city’s soul’: What the Gul Plaza inferno means for Karachi

Jan 21

30 bodies recovered from single shop following deadly fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza

Jan 21

At least 20 bodies found at single shop as rescuers comb through wreckage of Karachi’s Gul Plaza

Jan 21

Death toll of fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza reaches 28

Jan 20

NA echoes with calls for empowering local govts following deadly fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza

Jan 20

Karachi mayor says rescue teams clearing basement of Gul Plaza; deadly inferno brought ‘under control’

Jan 20

Rescue services continue search operation at Karachi’s Gul Plaza; 27 bodies recovered so far

Jan 20

In pictures: Rescuers comb through wreckage of Karachi’s Gul Plaza following deadly fire

Jan 19

In pictures: Rescuers comb through rubble of Karachi’s Gul Plaza following deadly fire

Jan 19

‘Delayed govt response’ blamed for Karachi’s Gul Plaza catastrophe

Jan 19

Efforts to douse fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza still ongoing; CM Murad says 6 dead, over 50 reported missing

Jan 18

Massive blaze at Karachi’s Gul Plaza yet to be fully doused hours after eruption; firefighter among 6 dead

Jan 18

At least 3 dead in fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza shopping mall

Jan 17

DC says 70pc of blaze at Karachi’s Gul Plaza put out; at least 6 dead as dousing efforts continue

Jan 17

Hours after eruption, blaze at Karachi’s Gul Plaza yet to be extinguished; Edhi says death toll has risen to 6

Jan 17

Karachi mayor says water hydrant system to be ‘abolished’ soon, KSWC to develop alternative strategy

Jan 14