Baku 4° C
Death toll from fire at shopping mall in Pakistan rises to over 70
Other countries
- 27 January, 2026
- 16:03
The death toll from the fire at the Gul Plaza shopping mall in Karachi, southern Pakistan, has risen to 73, with 23 of them identified through DNA testing, Report informs referring to the Geo TV channel, citing local authorities.
The search and rescue operations concluded after 10 days of intensive rescue and recovery efforts.
The Gul Plaza building was noted to be dilapidated and unsafe.
A forensic team will also work with experts to determine the cause of the fire.
Author
Latest News
21:26
Photo
Azerbaijani Defense Industry Minister holds meetings at World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh
Domestic policy21:24
President: I hope that the project to lay a fiber-optic cable in the Caspian Sea will be completed this year
ICT21:19
Ilham Aliyev: Students of secondary schools should be provided with basic knowledge in digitalization
Domestic policy21:14
Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijan is working in strategic partnership format with world's leading powerhouses
Foreign policy21:10
Ilham Aliyev: Each state agency should designate a deputy for digitalization, AI, and cybersecurity
Domestic policy21:06
Ilham Aliyev: Over past 20 years, Azerbaijan's generation capacity has almost doubled
Domestic policy21:03
Ilham Aliyev: Over past 20 years, more than $350B have been invested in Azerbaijani economy
Domestic policy20:59
Photo
President Ilham Aliyev chaired meeting dedicated to the unified action plan on "Azerbaijan's New Digital Architecture"
Domestic policy20:53