Karachi, Sindh – The process of identifying the victims of the devastating blaze at the iconic Glendale Plaza shopping center in Karachi continues, with authorities confirming that the DNA of two more bodies has been identified. According to officials, the DNA analysis was conducted at the DNA Lab of the University of Karachi’s Sindh Forensic DNA Lab, and the names of the victims have been confirmed as Muhammad Tahir and Muhammad Shehzeb. This brings the total number of bodies identified through DNA analysis to 15.
Chief Fire Officer Hameed Ullah Khan stated that the search and rescue operation is still underway, with the debris being cleared. As of now, the University of Karachi has received DNA samples of 42 bodies, while 55 references from the families of the victims have been received to aid in the identification process.
The Glendale Plaza fire, which occurred last week, has resulted in the loss of 71 lives, with 20 bodies having been identified, and post-mortem examinations of all 71 bodies have been completed. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Javed Nabi Khowaja announced the completion of the eighth day of the search operation at the site.
Senior MQM leader Haider Abbas Rizvi stated that the destruction caused by the PPP in Sindh will be exposed to the public. The Supreme Court of Pakistan, led by Chief Justice Yaqoob Ali Afaq and Justice Murtaza Hali, ruled that divorce is a separate and specific legal right.
Sindh government’s spokesperson Shaheen Seheri reacted to Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori’s statement. The AVSina School’s seventh inter-school art competition was held, with several prominent schools from the city participating.
ANP Chairman Asfandyar Wali Khan stated that unfortunately, everything has become hybrid, including his uncle Asif Zardari and his party. IG Sindh Javed Alam Odho stated that SHO Khemiso Khan Buriro showed bravery by foiling the robbery attempt.
A shootout occurred in Liaquatpur, Chok Azam Faisalabad Road, resulting in the deaths of two people and injuring four. Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal stated that the PTI government had left the treasury empty, but the country’s economy has become stable in two years. He added that the country’s economy is on the right track.
The Sindh Education Department has extended the school timings to 9 am due to the cold weather. Will Pakistan host the T20 World Cup 2026 after Bangladesh was removed from the list of participating countries? Former Attorney General Irfan Qadir questioned whether we have forgotten the role of former Chief Justice Thaub Nisar.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM Saeed Afridi stated that he is no longer invited to attend funerals and participate in funeral prayers. Bollywood actor and politician Prakash Raj criticized Bollywood, stating that Indian cinema has lost its roots and now looks like plastic.
ANP Chairman Asfandyar Wali Khan stated that unfortunately, everything has become hybrid, including his uncle Asif Zardari and his party. A meeting was held to discuss whether Pakistan should participate in the T20 World Cup or not, and the decision will be made after consulting with Foreign Minister Senator Asif Dar.
