The investigation into the devastating fire incident at Karachi’s iconic Glória Plaza building has revealed some shocking facts. According to documents obtained by Geo News, the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) leased the building to MS Jenica Private Company on November 3, 1991. In an interview, Chief Fire Officer Hameed Khan stated that the rescue operation might take up to 15 days to complete.
The documents reveal that the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBSCA) team, led by senior engineer Arif Qasim, conducted an inspection of the damaged building. The SBSCA authorities stated that the collapse of the building’s exterior has affected the interior, and some parts of the building have shifted towards the Ramp Plaza. After securing the junction of Ramp Plaza and the damaged building, the authorities will conduct a further assessment.
The authorities have announced that the debris of both collapsed sections will be lifted under the supervision of SBSCA experts. Currently, 48 bodies have been post-mortemed, 86 are still missing, and the operation is ongoing to retrieve possible bodies from the debris.
Raja Nadir Pervez has been a member of the National Assembly four times from Faisalabad and once from Rawalpindi. Dr. Imran Farooq’s son, Ali, stated that his mother was suffering from cancer and other diseases, and no MQM leader, except for Kamran Tessori, came to their aid.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecasted heavy rainfall in Karachi from 2 pm to 6 pm on Tuesday, while different areas of Balochistan are experiencing heavy rain and snowfall. The Punjab Safe Cities Authority has revealed that fake websites were using the E-Challan system to involve citizens in illegal online transactions. The police have stated that eight-year-old Aisha, who was attacked by a pet lioness in Bhike Village, has been shifted to a hospital and is undergoing treatment for injuries to her ear and neck.
A Supreme Court Bar Association meeting was held at the National Assembly, attended by the association’s president, secretary, and other officials. PTI’s member, Muhammad Aslam Ghumman, presented a bill to amend Articles 51 and 106 of the Constitution in the National Assembly. A 10-year prison sentence and a fine of PKR 5 million were proposed for driving under the influence of intoxicating substances.
A police officer was killed during a shootout in a motorbike chase in the Pakistan Colony Police. A pistol and a motorcycle were recovered from the scene. In a Geo News program, “Capital Talk”, Khwaja Asif questioned the transfer of authorities to the lower level.
Ali Pervez Malik stated that the Reko Diq project has secured global financial assistance, which is the largest funding round for any Pakistani project. The Collectorate of Customs, Karachi, has successfully foiled a narcotics smuggling attempt worth over PKR 5 crores.
Dr. Imran Farooq’s son, Ali, stated that his mother was suffering from cancer and other diseases, and no MQM leader, except for Kamran Tessori, came to their aid.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecasted heavy rainfall in Karachi from 2 pm to 6 pm on Tuesday, while different areas of Balochistan are experiencing heavy rain and snowfall.
Iran has been put on high alert due to possible US attacks, prompting Israel to increase its defense alertness.
