CEO of Rescue 1122, Abid Jalali, stated that the affected building is in a very poor condition, with its rear portion having collapsed earlier and the front portion collapsing at present. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his regret over the incident, offering federal government’s assistance in all forms, saying that in this moment of grief and suffering, they stand with the victims and the Sindh government. He emphasized the need for a coordinated and effective system to control fires in densely populated urban areas, stating that the federal government is ready to assist the provincial government in establishing a unified system to prevent such incidents.
Sindh Chief Minister, Murad Ali Shah, announced that a relief fund will be established for the heirs of the deceased, starting from today. The list of missing persons has been expanded to 73, with three new names being added today.
According to Rescue 1122, there is a possibility of more bodies being recovered from the rubble during the rescue operation.
In other news, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck the region, while a mock exercise by the Pakistan Air Force is underway to train its personnel in modern aerial warfare strategies.
Additionally, a case of a man’s murder on a motorbike in Bahawalpur’s Bagh area has been reported.
Judges in the Islamabad district and session courts have expressed their disappointment over the failure to apprehend the culprits.
Title: Pakistan Leaders Respond to Deadly Karachi Fire
