Karachi Gul Plaza Fire: Who Is Responsible? | 8 PM News Headlines | 23 Jan 2026 | SAMAA

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The death toll from the Gul Plaza tragedy has risen sharply, with around 67–71 bodies and human remains recovered so far during the ongoing search and recovery operation.

Authorities say the search effort has entered its 7th day, but most of the structure is unstable and declared unsafe for heavy operations.

Rescue teams continue combing the debris for victims, though only a fraction of the recovered remains have been formally identified using DNA due to severe charring.

Flames occasionally flare up in pockets of rubble, but firefighters have been able to control them quickly.

Families of victims and missing persons have protested and demanded faster recovery and clearer communication from authorities as many remain unaccounted for.

Context & background:

The massive blaze broke out on 17 Jan 2026 at the Gul Plaza shopping complex on MA Jinnah Road, one of Karachi’s busiest commercial hubs.

The four‑storey plaza housed over 1,200 shops, mostly small family businesses, and was rapidly engulfed due to flammable goods inside and limited safety measures.

Rescue efforts have been complicated by structural instability, fire safety shortcomings, and intense heat damage.

Community impact:

Shop owners and families have expressed despair as decades of livelihoods were destroyed and loved ones remain missing.

Support initiatives and public criticism of safety enforcement in Karachi are increasing amid calls for accountability and reforms.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned the United States that Tehran will be “firing back with everything we have if we come under renewed attack”, a day after President Donald Trump reiterated threats against the Middle East country

The United States has deployed a major military force toward Iran as tensions continue to rise in the Middle East. Officials say the move is aimed at strengthening regional security and deterring potential threats. The development has sparked global concern, with analysts closely watching the situation for any signs of further escalation.

Tensions escalate in the Middle East as reports emerge that a large U.S. military force is heading toward Iran, raising global security concerns. Former U.S. President Donald Trump warned that the United States is closely monitoring Iran, with a powerful naval armada potentially deployed amid ongoing unrest and diplomatic strain.

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