Syed Asad Raza

Syed Asad Raza is the South deputy inspector general of police in Karachi, Pakistan. He is newsworthy due to his involvement in the investigation and reporting of a major fire at the Gul Plaza shopping mall in Karachi. The fire, which began on Saturday, January 17, 2026, has resulted in a rising death toll, with initial reports of six fatalities climbing to at least 67. Raza provided updates to the Dawn news outlet regarding the increasing death toll and the ongoing search for over 50 missing people. The incident has prompted a police investigation to determine the cause of the fire, making Raza's role in the investigation and communication of information to the public significant.