The death toll from a devastating fire at a shopping centre in Karachi has climbed to 26, with dozens of people still missing as rescue efforts continue, according to local media.
Broadcaster Geo News reported that 73 people remain unaccounted for, a figure that could change as authorities continue clearing debris. The Sindh government has set up a help desk to track the missing, adding new names to the list on Monday.
The blaze broke out late on Saturday at Gul Plaza, a multi-storey complex on MA Jinnah Road in the city’s busy commercial district. The fire burned for more than 24 hours, severely hampering rescue efforts in the densely populated area.
The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation said firefighting operations have now been completed, with teams shifting to cooling work and the careful removal of debris. However, authorities warned that the ageing structure remains unstable, forcing rescue teams to proceed slowly to avoid further collapses that could endanger both survivors and emergency workers.
Families of the missing have gathered near the site and at hospitals, awaiting updates as officials continue search operations. The Sindh government has said it will provide support to affected families and has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire and assess possible safety violations.
Deadly fires are a recurring problem in Pakistan’s major cities, where ageing buildings, weak enforcement of fire safety regulations and overcrowded commercial areas often increase the risk of large-scale disasters. Investigators are expected to examine whether safety standards at Gul Plaza were followed and if emergency exits and fire prevention systems were functional at the time of the blaze.
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