Karachi’s Safety Failures Exposed in Gul Plaza Fire

A fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza shopping centre killed at least 23 people, including a firefighter, with dozens still missing. The blaze took over 24 hours to extinguish, leading to collapsed parts of the building hindering rescue efforts. A formal inquiry has been promised by the city’s mayor, and compensation has been announced for affected families. This incident adds to Karachi’s history of major fires, raising concerns about fire safety in the city.

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