Karachi Gul Plaza Survivors Report Lack Of Rescue Efforts

The Gul Plaza tragedy continues to unfold as survivors testify about the lack of emergency response during the devastating fire that occurred on January 17, 2026. Recent statements from survivors, including Ali Haider and Mohammad Junaid, reveal alarming details about the incident. Haider reported, "Until the time of my falling conscious, there was no announcement of the fire made, nor did any person come to rescue the trapped people inside the building." This sentiment was echoed by Junaid, who noted that they had to escape through a bathroom exit due to the thick smoke, stating, "We left the building from the side near the washrooms." The judicial commission, led by Justice Agha Faisal, is investigating the incident and has received testimonies from multiple survivors, highlighting the absence of fire alarms and closed exit points, which contributed to the chaos and loss of life during the fire.