Deadly fire rips through Karachi shopping mall

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 18, 2026 at 08:50 AM
Deadly fire rips through Karachi shopping mall

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A deadly fire ripped through the Gul Plaza shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on Saturday night, January 18, 2026. The multi-storey building was engulfed in flames, resulting in at least five fatalities and numerous injuries. Firefighters were dispatched to combat the blaze. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by authorities. The incident occurred at the Gul Plaza shopping mall.

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