Karachi, Pakistan – The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) for the city, Arif Aziz, has confirmed that statements have been obtained from various individuals following the registration of a case related to the fire incident at the Glades Plaza. In an interview with the media, SSP Arif Aziz stated that a DVR (digital video recorder) related to the fire has been recovered, which will aid the investigation.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Karachi South, Javed Nabi Khoso, announced the completion of the search operation in the Glades Plaza on its 8th day. He stated that inquiries are being conducted regarding why the plaza’s gates were closed after the fire and why they were not opened immediately. Arif Aziz added that the process of obtaining statements from the administration officials, security personnel, and others will continue, and an investigation will be conducted to identify those responsible for the negligence and lapses that led to the tragedy.
A copy of the FIR (First Information Report) related to the incident has been obtained by Geo News. The FIR was registered on January 23. The opposition parties, including MQM’s Khwaja Asif and PPP’s Shehla Raza, are expected to engage in heated discussions in the Parliamentary Committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination.
Sindh Chief Minister Suhail Anwar Siyal has stated that the decision to seal off the rooms has left people distraught. The opposition alliance, Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Pakistan, has decided to consult on holding a black day and protest on February 8.
Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Pakistan Chairman and Opposition Leader in the National Assembly, Maulana Mahmood Khan Achakzai, stated that they will not withdraw their call for protest on February 8. The Punjab Wildlife Department has seized 57 illegally kept leopards in a day and arrested 8 individuals.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has officially written to the Prime Minister regarding the failure of the federal government to provide federally due funds. The case related to the kidnapping and murder of a minor in Karachi has denied bail to the accused, Adil.
PTI’s Central President, Salman Akram Raja, stated that the lie of improving the economy has been going on for the past three years. A minor earthquake was felt in the Dalbandin area of Chagai district in Balochistan. The Parliamentary Committee on Religious Affairs has proposed that a parliamentary delegation visit the Roza-e-Rasool (PBUH) at government expense.
Assistant Director Anti-Corruption, Zishan Meman, stated that three suspects are involved in the theft of 65,000 bags of wheat from the Bholaari godown. PPP’s Vice President, Senator Sherry Rehman, stated that increasing renewable energy in Pakistan is still possible despite the challenging situation.
Ali Khursheed, Opposition Leader in the Sindh Assembly, has announced that the provincial assembly will not convene until a judicial commission is formed to investigate the tragedy at the Glades Plaza.
Traffic congestion has been severely affected due to road blockages on the II Chundrigar Road and the President’s route. A meeting was held in Lahore under the chairmanship of Punjab Chief Minister regarding Ramadan preparations and public relief.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman, Rameez Raja, stated that a decision on participation in the T20 World Cup will be made by Friday or Saturday. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed its resolve not to use its territory for any attack on Iran.
