Karachi, Pakistan – The head of the judicial commission established to investigate the Gul Plaza fire tragedy met with the families of the victims, who expressed their demands for justice. Justice Agha Faisal, the head of the commission, stated that all the families present were affected by the tragedy and that the commission wanted to begin the investigation with them. He expressed regret over the lack of testimonies from witnesses at the scene, saying that the commission’s goal was to prevent such incidents in the future by identifying the causes and taking necessary measures. He also mentioned that the commission would provide assistance to the families in preparing their statements and would facilitate their access to the rescue workers and other relevant parties to gather information.
The families of the victims shared their accounts of the tragic event, expressing their grief and anger. The mother of Abdul Hamid, one of the victims, stated that she had received a call from her son at around 10 pm, saying that he would return home that night. However, she later received news that the building was on fire, and her son had died in the blaze. Another victim’s brother, Abdul Aziz, stated that he had reached the scene at around 10 pm and saw a fire truck arriving later. He expressed his concerns over the slow response of the rescue teams and the lack of access to the building.
The commission has issued a public notice to the Press Information Department to publish the notice in newspapers, seeking information from the public about the incident. Justice Agha Faisal asked several questions, including whether ambulances were present at the scene, what was used to put out the fire, and whether the building’s doors were open or closed.
The commission has been investigating the tragic incident, which resulted in the loss of several lives. The families of the victims have been demanding justice and calling for a thorough investigation into the causes of the fire. The commission has been working to gather information and identify the causes of the incident, with the goal of preventing similar tragedies in the future.
In related news, the Commissioner of Karachi has issued a notification fixing prices for various items in the city during the month of Ramadan. The prices include Rs. 14 for a 500-gram chapati and Rs. 18-21 for a 120-150 gram tandoori naan. The Sindh government has also taken action against universities over the appointments of pro-vice chancellors and acting vice chancellors.
Meanwhile, the opposition leader in the Senate, Raja Nasir Abbas, has called for continued protests until the government meets with the families of the victims. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader, Asad Qaiser, has demanded that the government arrange for the party’s chairman to meet with his doctor.
The federal minister for parliamentary affairs, Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, has stated that the government is taking responsibility for the party’s chairman’s treatment and that a team of ophthalmologists will examine him.
The Qaumi Assembly’s committee on interior affairs has held a meeting with police officials and opposition leaders to discuss the protests and the police’s response.
In other news, two suspects have been arrested in Lahore for allegedly raping a pregnant woman. The prosecutor has stated that the suspects have caused damage to public property and has requested a physical remand.
The Punjab government has announced that it will not increase the prices of solar net metering for existing consumers. The Islamabad University has held its 23rd convocation, with the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, attending as a special guest.
The Fire Brigade has stated that five fire tenders are working to extinguish the flames. The PTI leader, Talal Chaudhry, has stated that the decision on the party’s chairman’s treatment should be left to the doctors.
In Vienna, the Pakistani Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has met with the Austrian Chancellor to discuss bilateral relations. The meeting has resulted in an agreement to strengthen bilateral ties.
A medical board has visited the Adiala Jail to examine the PTI chairman, who has been diagnosed with a medical condition. The board has consisted of two doctors, who have conducted a check-up on his eyes.
The funeral of a 81-year-old doctor, Hemlata, was conducted under strict administrative supervision. The real dispute, however, is over a
