The devastating fire at Karachi’s Glades Plaza has left a trail of destruction and despair, with many families still searching for loved ones. One such family, the Nabeel’s, has been at the forefront of the rescue efforts, with their family member, Muhammad Raheel, sharing a heart-wrenching account of the events leading up to the tragedy.
According to Muhammad Raheel, his brother, Omar Nabeel, had taken his family, including his pregnant wife, Dr. Aisha, and their 14-year-old son, Ali, to the Glades Plaza for some shopping. As the fire broke out, Omar Nabeel managed to call his brother on the phone, but the call was cut off soon after. The last known location of the family was on the 9th floor of the building, where they were last seen near a store.
The Karachi Mayor, Murtaza Wahab, has assured that the government is considering providing alternative locations for the affected traders at the Glades Plaza. The Sindh Minister for Local Government, Nasser Hussain Shah, has also expressed his condolences and announced that the provincial government will not hold itself responsible for the tragedy.
However, Muhammad Raheel has expressed his outrage over the rescue efforts, stating that the fire brigade’s response was inadequate, and that they seemed unprepared to handle the situation. He alleged that the fire brigade’s focus was solely on putting out the fire, rather than evacuating the trapped people. He also pointed out that the windows of the building were sealed due to the air conditioning, making it impossible for the smoke to escape.
The Sindh Minister for Local Government, Nasser Hussain Shah, has also come under fire for his handling of the situation. He has announced that the provincial government will provide financial assistance to the families of the victims, including a compensation of 1 crore rupees to the family of the deceased firefighter, Farooq.
The search and rescue efforts are still ongoing, with 86 people still missing and 48 bodies recovered so far. The authorities are also working to identify the victims and provide compensation to their families.
In related news, the Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms in Karachi and other parts of the country. The Pakistan Customs has also seized a large quantity of contraband worth over 50 million rupees.
The story of the Nabeel family is a heart-wrenching reminder of the devastating consequences of the tragedy at the Glades Plaza. As the search and rescue efforts continue, the people of Karachi are coming together to support the affected families and demand justice for the victims.
The tragedy at the Glades Plaza has left a deep scar on the city of Karachi, and it will take time for the wounds to heal. But one thing is clear: the government and authorities must take responsibility for their actions and ensure that such tragedies never happen again.
**Update:**
* The authorities have recovered 48 bodies so far, with 86 people still missing.
* The search and rescue efforts are ongoing, with teams working to identify the victims and provide compensation to their families.
* The Karachi Mayor, Murtaza Wahab, has announced that the government will provide alternative locations for the affected traders at the Glades Plaza.
* The Sindh Minister for Local Government, Nasser Hussain Shah, has expressed his condolences and announced that the provincial government will provide financial assistance to the families of the victims.
* The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms in Karachi and other parts of the country.
