In a tragic incident, a fire broke out at Gl Plaza in Karachi, Pakistan, leaving multiple fatalities and injuries. The US Consulate General in Karachi has expressed its condolences to the families of the victims and offered support to those affected by the tragedy. The Consul General stated that the US is deeply saddened by the loss of life and stands in solidarity with the people of Pakistan.
The rescue and firefighting efforts are still underway, and the authorities have confirmed that eight people were injured in the incident. The police have stated that the fire was caused by an unknown individual who tied up the staff of a nearby pump using ropes before setting the fire. The authorities are still investigating the incident and have launched an operation to recover bodies from the debris.
Meanwhile, the Met Department has issued a weather warning for Karachi, predicting rain from 2 pm to 8 pm today. The department has also reported that different regions of Balochistan are experiencing rain and snowfall. In other news, the Punjab Safe Cities Authority has revealed that a gang of individuals was operating a website scam, collecting money from citizens through online transactions.
The police have also reported that an 8-year-old girl was injured in a peta panther attack in Bhekiwal village. The girl was taken to the hospital with injuries to her ear and neck.
In a separate incident, a man was killed during a police encounter in the Pakistan Colony area, and a pistol, a rifle, and a motorcycle were recovered from the scene. In a statement, former Prime Minister Khwaja Asif questioned the government’s decision to decentralize powers, asking where these powers have been transferred to.
In a shocking revelation, the son of Dr. Imran Farooq, Ali Shan, has alleged that his family did not receive any assistance from the MQM leadership, except for Kamran Tessori, despite his mother’s illness. The family is facing financial difficulties after Dr. Farooq’s murder in 2014.
