The Gul Plaza fire incident in Karachi has become a focal point of judicial inquiry following testimonies from four key witnesses. According to Dawn, the fire, which began on January 17, 2026, in an artificial flower shop, took nearly two days to extinguish and resulted in the collapse of parts of the four-story building. A 13-year-old witness, Aryan, testified that he saw 11-year-old Huzaifa, the shop owner's son, playing with matchsticks, which allegedly started the fire. Aryan's testimony was corroborated by three salesmen, including Waleed, who described the fire's rapid escalation and their failed attempts to remove the artificial flowers due to them being 'fixed with screws.' The Tribune Latest reported that the fire claimed at least 80 lives, highlighting the tragedy's severity.