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Murad Ali Shah

Murad Ali Shah

Chief Minister of Sindh

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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

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

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Karachi's Gul Plaza fire kills at least 60

Built World

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. The fire that swept through the 1,200-shop commercial complex on MA Jinnah Road on January 17, 2026, has now killed 79-80 people according to final investigation reports. The nine-day search operation concluded January 26 with the building sealed and 69 victims identified by January 30 using DNA testing, geo-tagging technology, and anti-mortem data. Police registered a criminal case January 23 citing 'negligence and carelessness,' and formed a five-member special investigation team January 26 to arrest those responsible. Both Civil Defence officials were suspended January 29 for failing to enforce prior safety violation notices.

Updated Feb 5