The devastating fire that ravaged the Gul Plaza in Karachi has left many wondering about the true ownership of the building. After obtaining documents, Geo News has shed light on the mystery surrounding the ownership of the structure.
According to the documents, the Karachi Municipal Corporation (KMC) leased the Gul Plaza building to MS Jenika Private Company on November 3, 1991. When asked about the rescue operations, Hamayun Khan, the Chief Fire Officer, stated that it may take up to 15 days to complete the operation.
The documents reveal that the civil government had leased Plot No. 32, Sheet No. PR-1, for 99 years. The KMC document states that the total area of the plot is 8,128 square feet, which was leased to MS Jenika Private Company.
Meanwhile, the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) team, led by senior engineer Arif Qasim of the Pakistan Engineering Council, inspected the damaged area. According to the SBCA officials, a part of the building collapsed, affecting the columns of the adjacent Ramp Plaza. The outer structure of the building has collapsed, affecting the inner structure, and a part of the building has tilted towards Ramp Plaza.
The SBCA officials stated that after securing the area with jack screws, a further inspection of the building will be conducted. The officials also added that the debris from the collapsed building will be removed under the supervision of SBCA experts.
In a shocking revelation, MQM leader Mustafa Kamal questioned the Sindh government’s role in the tragedy, stating that it seems the system is plagued by corruption and bribery. The Sindh government has formed a special committee to investigate the incident.
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has lost its credibility, according to Mustafa Kamal, who also stated that the Sindh government’s system is not effective in dealing with the crisis.
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The police have also announced that they have identified the residents of Garden, Metroville, and Gujranwala who were among the missing persons.
Bollywood actress Sayani Gupta has spoken out about her parents’ disapproval of her acting career, stating that they once threatened to cut her wrist if she continued to pursue acting.
The Karachi Municipal Corporation (KMC) has issued a statement regarding the maintenance of markets, stating that the maintenance cost per square foot is Rs 245. The KMC has been criticized for not taking adequate measures to prevent the tragedy.
The Sindh government has announced a new plan to provide artificial rainfall in the UAE. According to reports, the plan aims to alleviate water
