Death toll in Karachi mall fire rises to at least 14 in Pakistan

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 19, 2026 at 09:08 AM

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A fire at the Gul Plaza shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, has resulted in at least 14 deaths, with over 50 people still missing as of Monday, January 19, 2026. The fire, which began late Saturday, took firefighters approximately 36 hours to control. Rescue teams are using mobile phone data and family details to locate the missing individuals. Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori stated that over 70 people were initially reported missing, calling the incident a "national tragedy." Authorities have warned that the building is unstable, and firefighting efforts have restarted due to continued flames. A police investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire.

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90%

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Karachi

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