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Karachi's Gul Plaza fire kills at least 60

As of May 2026: Leading government response

Thirty bodies were found in a single shop. The victims—shopkeepers and customers at 'Dubai Crockery' on the mezzanine floor of Karachi's Gul Plaza—had pulled down the iron shutters to escape flames and stampeding crowds. Instead, they trapped themselves.

Updated May 22

Notable Quotes

"This inquiry is not meant to target anyone; it is meant to correct our mistakes." — CM Murad Ali Shah after announcing the investigation

from Karachi's Gul Plaza fire kills at least 60 · Updated May 22

"No leniency will be shown to those responsible for the Gul Plaza tragedy." — CM Murad Ali Shah announcing special investigation team formation

from Karachi's Gul Plaza fire kills at least 60 · Updated May 22