Last Updated on January 19, 2026 12:26 am by BIZNAMA NEWS
AMN / NEWS DESK
In Pakistan, six people were killed, and more than twelve were injured after a massive fire erupted at a shopping mall in Karachi Saturday. Health officials said at least four bodies were brought to the Civil Hospital Trauma Centre, while two others were taken to the Burns Ward.
Rescue officials said efforts to contain the fire were still underway. They added that extremely high temperatures inside the building have made internal access impossible, hampering rescue and search operations. Fire brigade officials also expressed concern that some people may still be trapped inside the mall.
The chief fire officer said all shops and warehouses on the ground floor were engulfed in flames. The fire was declared a third-degree blaze, prompting authorities to call fire tenders from across the city. Trapped people were being rescued using snorkels, he said.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have expressed profound grief over the tragic fire incident in Karachi.
In their separate statements, they extended their condolences over the loss of precious lives and conveyed heartfelt sympathy to the families of the victims.
The President and Prime Minister directed the Sindh government and authorities concerned to provide immediate and comprehensive assistance to the affected individuals and traders.
