The tragedy has reignited debate over Karachi’s safety standards, emergency preparedness and poor oversight

Investigation begins into deadly fire

So far 20 bodies have been removed from the ill-fated Plaza.

He accused Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah and Murtaza Wahab, the mayor of Karachi, of arriving more than 20 hours after the fire began

Internationally, gold prices strengthened as well, gaining $43 to reach $4,713 per ounce

While firefighters battled flames and families desperately waited for their loved ones to be rescued, a brunch event by Karachi Kidney Centre hosted at Beach Luxury Hotel went ahead as planned

He urged a thorough and transparent investigation into why help did not arrive promptly as the fire raged which resulted in devastating loss of life and property

The SSP suspended all six officers and ordered their immediate arrest

Traffic congestion has been reported on major routes including Shahrah-e-Faisal, Tower to Numaish, Garden to Tibet Centre, and Hasan Square to Mazar-e-Quaid.

Efforts are underway to gain access to the second and third floors

The last known location of 32 missing individuals has been traced to Gul Plaza, he said.

Says the incident was not an unavoidable mishap but the result of serious negligence, weak oversight, failure to conduct inspections

SBCA details construction irregularities in Gul Plaza building

It said the case should have been filed at the Rawalpindi court, as Adiala Jail falls within its territorial jurisdiction

About 65 people who were reported to be present at Gul Plaza remain unaccounted for