Independent ReportKarachi | January 22, 2026Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has described the Gul Plaza tragedy as a deeply sorrowful incident affecting not just the victims’ families but the entire nation. Addressing a press conference, Memon said the government has been working from day one to recover all bodies from the debris. He added that the Chamber of Commerce delegation met with the Sindh Chief Minister, endorsing fire safety measures across all buildings. Criticizing political opposition, Memon questioned whether transferring Karachi to federal control would prevent such tragedies, referencing past incidents where political actions led to civilian casualties. He also highlighted ongoing political point-scoring at the expense of victims.

Source: The Nation January 22, 2026 22:45 UTC