Summary
A fire at the Gul Plaza Shopping Centre in Karachi, Pakistan, has resulted in at least 60 deaths. Rescue teams continue searching for over 80 missing individuals. The exact cause of the fire is not yet known.
Key Facts
- At least 60 people have died due to the fire at Gul Plaza Shopping Centre in Karachi.
- The fire broke out on Saturday, and search operations are still underway.
- About 30 bodies were found in a mezzanine-floor shop called "Dubai Crockery."
- Rescue teams are looking for over 80 people who are still missing.
- The exact cause of the fire is not yet identified.
- Poor fire safety standards and illegal construction are common issues in Karachi.
- DNA samples are being collected to identify the victims.
- A government inquiry is looking into the fire safety measures at the mall.
