Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori arrived at the Karachi residence of Fraquan Ali, a fireman who lost his life in the Gul Plaza tragedy. On this occasion, the Governor met with Fraquan Ali’s family, expressed his condolences, and spoke to the media. During his conversation with the media, he stated that many lives were lost in the Gul Plaza tragedy, many business establishments were destroyed, and this great young man, Fraquan Ali, lost his life while performing his duty. The Governor said that Fraquan Ali was rescuing people and fighting the fire when he lost his life, and this incident is a lesson for politicians and other institutions.
The Governor expressed his concern that during the rescue operation and the removal of debris, a serious lack of attention was evident. He said that such young people also exist who do not care about their lives, and there is no substitute for life, neither money nor anything else. The Governor stated that this fire station should be named after Fraquan Ali, and he will also request the Mayor of Karachi to name a street after him.
The Governor emphasized that instead of politics or personal interests, we should learn from this incident and devise a strategy to prevent such incidents in the future. He said that over 100 relatives are waiting for the DNA test of their loved ones. The Governor criticized the ongoing political rivalry between the parties, stating that Karachi has already witnessed a lot of bloodshed, and every institution should be audited, and each institution should be accountable for its actions.
He asked if we have any mechanisms or resources to deal with such incidents. The Governor announced that Fraquan Ali will be nominated for a civil award, and he will also write a letter to the President. He stated that Fraquan Ali’s family will be given a plot of land, and a builder will build a house for them in a society.
In other news, a 20-kilogram gold fraud case was registered against a trader in the Achara Market in Lahore’s Ichhra area. Advisor to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs, Senator Rana Sanaullah, stated that Pakistan should stand with Bangladesh in the matter of the T20 World Cup. The identification of the bodies recovered from the Gul Plaza fire in Karachi is still underway. In a separate incident, 24 more dacoits have surrendered in the operation in Chak Khadim Khan in Rajanpur.
The Karachi Municipal Corporation (KMC) has decided to rebuild 418 roads across the city. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imported 6,408,854 kilograms of green leaf tobacco in the Peshawar Regional Tax Office. Chief Fire Officer Hameyoon Khan stated that the search operation is still ongoing at the Gul Plaza site, and the debris has been reduced significantly.
Advisor to the Prime Minister on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Affairs, Ahsan Ali Khan, stated that the PTI has ruined the province and is now trying to cause harm to the country. Punjab Governor Sardar Salim Haider addressed the Pakistani community in Glasgow during his visit to Scotland. Heavy snowfall has occurred in various areas of Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan.
The Sindh Building Control Authority has launched a survey of buildings in three districts of Karachi after the Gul Plaza tragedy. Minister of Defense, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, stated that the 18th constitutional amendment should not be called a “dodge.” Over 3,000 cat-culling cases have been registered in Karachi since January 1.
A human rights lawyer, Ramza Iman Mazari, and her husband, Hadi Ali Chhata, were sentenced in a controversial tweet case. PPP leader stated that Farrukh Sattar is trying to justify himself, and history and official documents will prove the facts. The MQM has never said that the 18th amendment should be rolled back: Khalid Mehmood Siddiqui.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced that Bangladesh will be excluded from the 2026 T20 World Cup. A human rights lawyer, Ramza Iman Mazari, and her husband, Hadi Ali Chhata, were sentenced in a controversial tweet case. An incident of harassment was reported against Bollywood actress Mouni Roy in Haryana
