The most recent development in the Gul Plaza fire incident is the issuance of notices by a judicial commission to various authorities as part of an ongoing investigation. ARY News reported on February 13, 2026, that the commission, led by Justice Agha Faisal, has summoned officials including the senior director land, chief fire officer, and the CEO of K-Electric to appear on February 18. The inquiry aims to scrutinize the building's construction approval, lease legality, and emergency exit compliance. Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar emphasized the need to address discrepancies in firefighting arrangements and conduct a fire safety audit. This follows the Sindh government's notification of the commission's formation to probe the deadly fire that occurred on January 17, lasting over 32 hours and revealing significant flaws in the city's emergency response system.
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Judicial Commission Investigates Gul Plaza Fire Tragedy

A judicial commission probes the Gul Plaza fire, summoning officials to address safety flaws. 91.3% of Sindh buildings lack fire safety, prompting inspections and potential sealing of high-risk sites.
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