Delay in safety measures in major commercial centers is a tragedy, incident should be investigated at government level and compensation should be given to victims, Vice President Orangi Traders Association.
Karachi (Commerce Reporter) – Prominent businessman and Vice President of Orangi Traders Association, Abdul Qadir Sheikhani, has stated that the tragic incident has left 1,200 families on the streets, which is a national tragedy. The entire trader community of Pakistan stands with the victims of the Gul Plaza incident. We will not leave the victims alone and will provide all possible support.
Abdul Qadir Sheikhani urged the Karachi Chamber and Federation to play their role and the government to provide immediate financial assistance to the victims and launch a thorough investigation into the incident, bringing those responsible to justice.
Sheikhani criticized the lack of safety measures in major commercial centers, calling it a tragedy. He stated that the Gul Plaza incident is a national tragedy that has not only caused loss of human lives but also inflicted irreparable damage to Karachi’s economy and trader community.
The incident highlights the serious gaps in safety protocols, emergency response, and government planning, posing serious risks to public life and property. Gul Plaza, one of Karachi’s busiest commercial centers with around 1,200 shops, suddenly caught fire, resulting in loss of lives, injuries, and dozens missing. The incident has ruined the traders’ years of hard work.
Abdul Qadir Sheikhani emphasized that Karachi is a key pillar of Pakistan’s economy, contributing the most taxes. The incident exposes the city’s poor safety standards and administrative negligence. Traders, citizens, and victim families expect the government to conduct a transparent investigation, take action against those responsible, provide adequate compensation, and enforce effective fire safety regulations to prevent such tragedies in the future.
The Gul Plaza incident is not just a commercial loss but a national wake-up call, highlighting the need for urgent reforms in safety measures and government oversight.
