The official maintained that the agency would not spare those involved in such activities and said the decision regarding bail and physical remand of the arrested suspects would rest with the court.

The affected shopkeepers said the exact cause of the fire remained unknown and called for an investigation.

Hammad’s brother said he had repeatedly urged the relevant authorities to collect DNA samples and expedite the process so that his brother’s body could be identified and brought home.

meen remembered Rafiullah as a close colleague who was like a brother to him, while he described third engineer Mehmood as a father figure. He said they had shared many good moments while working together.

Naeem also appealed to the government to provide his family with a suitable space where they can establish a tuition centre and continue teaching students.

Khushnuma alleged that they were also told that girls who dressed more attractively would receive higher stipend.

“For five months, I kept raising one slogan: bring my father back. Today, I am making the same appeal again — bring my father’s body back,” he said.

Speaking to Dialogue Pakistan, Mir Raza’s sister said 60 days had passed but the family was still waiting for justice.

He credited his family for strongly supporting his decision, particularly his mother and brother, who helped provide the initial investment.

The husband said that after the court marriage, both families reached a settlement and Rs25 lakh was paid as part of the agreement.

A further resident criticised Faryal Talpur over her remarks about Benazir Bhutto and questioned what answer those responsible for the area’s condition would give to God for the hardships faced by residents.

According to his brother, Shahzaib repeatedly told him that he was not feeling well and allegedly said that he had been given the wrong injection.

Hammad, who was serving as the vessel’s third engineer, was reportedly in the ship’s engine room when the fire broke out.

The woman, identified as 34-year-old Mehwish, was found dead along with her three children.

Speaking to Dialogue Pakistan, Rosham’s uncle Bakhtiar said that he received a call from the teenager’s father informing that Rosham had been shot and was being taken to hospital.

The families also appealed to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari to intervene to help secure the hostages' return.

Residents say the area has been severely affected, with stagnant sewage water, damaged roads, and disruptions to essential utilities making daily life increasingly difficult.

“My child deserves justice. We will continue fighting and will not stop until justice is delivered,” the father said.

Dialogue Pakistan visited the City Court to gather more information about the incident and spoke to journalist Abdullah Jamal regarding the case.

The strike call was aimed at protesting rising petrol prices and the additional financial burden on consumers.

His family said the gathering was not an event, but an occasion to remember Raza and bring together the people who had been close to him.

Speaking to Dialogue Pakistan, the woman’s husband, Rashid Iqbal, alleged that his wife had been receiving regular check-ups at the same hospital for approximately eight months.

Despite working long hours, Mahak remains deeply concerned about her children.

During the demonstration, Dialogue Pakistan spoke to several protesters, who expressed frustration over what they described as the authorities' lack of response.

The father of 25-year-old businessman Mir Raza Ali says his son had no personal disputes and was preparing for his wedding when he disappeared.

Tazneem said the positive response from customers has been overwhelming. She noted that some customers arrive even after the stall has closed, while others message in advance to confirm whether the stall is open before visiting.

Faqeer ur Rehman's wife said that he had been suffering from a fever and had asked her for money to seek medical treatment.

Residents also claimed that this was not the first such incident involving Darul Sehat Hospital, alleging that previous cases had occurred due to negligence and the involvement of junior staff in assisting during operations.

Bilal stated that two security guards, Haroon and Irfan, approached the vehicle and politely requested the occupants not to use the horn, as people in the area were asleep.

Azaan's uncle said the widespread attention the case received on social media may have pressured those involved to abandon the child.