Pakistan: At least 6 dead, 38 missing after fire at shopping complex in Karachi

Jan 18, 2026

The fire broke out at shops inside Gul Plaza on MA Jinnah Road, Karachi, on Saturday night around 10 pm.

Karachi's Gul Plaza inferno death toll rises to 14

Jan 19, 2026

The blaze, which erupted late Saturday night (local time), reduced much of the multi-storey complex to rubble and took firefighters more than 24 hours...

Pak: Death toll from Karachi's Gul Plaza fire reaches 71

Jan 24, 2026

Nearly a week after the catastrophic fire at Gul Plaza shopping complex, the death toll has risen to 71 as rescue teams recovered additional...

Pakistan: 30 bodies recovered from one shop after fatal fire at Karachi's Gul Plaza

Jan 21, 2026

At least 30 bodies were recovered from a gutted shop as rescue teams continued to comb through the debris of Karachi's Gul Plaza on...

Pakistan: Gul Plaza inquiry highlights gaps in emergency response and building compliance

Feb 19, 2026

Fresh disclosures before the judicial commission on the Gul Plaza fire pointed to major failures in emergency preparedness and response. Testimony cited missing safety...

Pakistan: Karachi police form special team to arrest Gul Plaza fire suspects

Jan 27, 2026

Karachi police formed a special team to probe the Gul Plaza fire that killed at least 73 people. Forensic experts joined the investigation as...