A huge fire broke out at Gul Plaza shopping mall in Karachi. The blaze caused severe damage to the building and sadly many people lost their lives while dozens were missing. Rescue teams worked hard to recover the victims and clear debris from the building. The situation was serious because parts of the building were unstable and dangerous for the rescue workers.
Compensation for Families
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah announced that the government will give Rs10 million (1 Crore) to each family of the people who died in the fire. The money will help families cope with their loss and meet immediate needs. The distribution of this compensation was planned to start the next day after the announcement.
Help for Affected Shopkeepers
The Chief Minister also said the government would support traders and shopkeepers whose shops were damaged or destroyed in the fire. A committee led by the Karachi Commissioner will check the losses and plan how to help the affected businesses restart. This step is meant to make sure that livelihoods are protected.
Rescue and Missing People
Rescue operations continued for several hours after the fire. Some bodies were recovered and identified but many people were still missing. The Chief Minister said that locating all missing people was a top priority and that the authorities were doing their best to complete the search safely.
Inquiry and Fire Safety Measures
Murad Ali Shah announced that an inquiry committee would investigate the fire to find out the reasons behind it. The goal is to improve fire safety and prevent similar accidents in the future. He promised that the investigation would be fair and thorough.
Rebuilding and Long Term Support
The Chief Minister also promised that Gul Plaza will be rebuilt once the area is safe. The government will make arrangements so that affected traders can continue their work. He thanked the rescue teams and firefighters for their efforts and assured that families of the victims and affected businesses will get long-term support.