Celebrities from across Pakistan expressed sorrow.
Pakistani celebrities expressed their grief and demanded answers as Karachi’s iconic Gul Plaza was ravaged by fire.
According to the reports so far, at least 21 people have lost their lives, while dozens of families await news.
Rescue officials have confirmed that nearly 65 individuals remain missing, intensifying fears of a rising death toll.
Firefighters struggled for more than 24 hours before finally bringing the blaze under control amid chaotic conditions.
Shopkeepers watched helplessly as years of hard work turned into ashes, with losses running into millions of rupees.
As the scale of the tragedy became clear, celebrities from across Pakistan expressed sorrow, anger, and solidarity online.
Actors Sajal Ali and Aiman Khan shared messages of heartbreak, saying the tragedy deeply shook them emotionally.
Singer Samar Jafri also joined the outpouring, offering condolences and prayers for grieving families and injured victims.
Actor Zhalay Sarhadi and comedian Ali Gul Pir sent heartfelt prayers for those who lost loved ones.
Rapper Eva B remembered Gul Plaza fondly, sharing how deeply the loss of such a landmark affected her.
Actor Minal Khan reflected emotionally, questioning how such a horrific incident was allowed to happen.
She described Karachi as a “strange orphan” treated like a burden despite being Pakistan’s economic backbone.
Her remarks resonated widely, sparking renewed debate over neglect, governance failures, and systemic urban decay.
Actors Hania Aamir and Yashma Gill directly criticised the absence of basic safety measures within the building.
Filmmaker Adnan Malik recalled visiting Gul Plaza recently, describing its layout as dangerously suffocating and poorly planned.
His comments added weight to concerns about unchecked construction practices and ignored safety regulations across Karachi.
Host Anoushey Ashraf drew sharp contrasts between celebratory political weddings and the city’s ongoing human suffering.
She questioned how extravagance continues unabated while systems meant to protect citizens crumble without accountability.
Her remarks were taken as a jab towards Junaid Safdar’s wedding festivities.
Actor Saboor Ali expressed helplessness, saying she could only pray for mercy amid such heartbreaking devastation.
While condolences poured in, anger simmered over delayed emergency responses and limited firefighting resources.
Many questioned why access routes were blocked and why safety inspections failed to prevent the disaster.
Authorities now face mounting pressure to explain how such an extensive loss of life was allowed.
Experts argue that outdated infrastructure, overcrowding, and poor enforcement created a perfect storm.
The Gul Plaza fire stands as a grim reminder of systemic failures demanding immediate national reckoning.
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