Karachi — Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori has formally asked the Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court to constitute a judicial inquiry commission to probe the catastrophic Gul Plaza fire that erupted on January 17, 2026. In a letter dated January 27—now public—the governor stressed the need for a transparent, independent investigation to uncover root causes, any negligence, regulatory failures, or violations that contributed to the tragedy. The inferno, which raged for nearly two days before being fully controlled, left at least 73 people dead and reduced more than 1,100 shops to ashes, shaking public confidence across the city.
Sindh Governor has written to the Sindh High Court Chief Justice, requesting action following the tragic Gul Plaza incident.
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Key Highlights
- Governor Tessori, leader of MQM-Pakistan, highlighted the “irreparable loss of precious human lives” and widespread concern, urging a credible inquiry to identify lapses and prevent future disasters.
- He expressed full confidence that a judiciary-led probe would restore trust, serve justice, and safeguard public interest.
- Preliminary findings from a two-member committee (Karachi Commissioner Hasan Naqvi and police chief Azad Khan) reportedly attribute the fire to a minor son of a flower-shop owner accidentally starting it with a match while playing.
- Opposition voices, including Jamaat-i-Islami Karachi chief Monem Zafar, have demanded an independent judicial or statutory commission, warning that lack of accountability could invite more tragedies.
Calls for Transparency and Accountability
Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori has written to the Sindh High Court Chief Justice requesting a judicial inquiry commission into the deadly Gul Plaza fire in Karachi.
The governor’s letter arrives amid mounting pressure from political parties and civil society. JI leaders have openly questioned the credibility of initial probes, insisting on a fully independent body to examine building safety standards, fire-fighting readiness, and possible institutional oversights. Governor Tessori echoed this sentiment, noting that the scale of loss and public anxiety demands nothing less than a thorough, judiciary-guided examination.
The blaze on January 17 claimed at least 73 lives and destroyed over 1,100 shops.
What’s Next
The Sindh High Court Chief Justice Zafar Ahmed Rajput is expected to consider the request soon. Meanwhile, the two-member committee submitted its report to Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday. Any decision to form a judicial commission would mark a significant step toward closure for grieving families and toward stronger safety measures in Karachi’s crowded commercial areas.
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This move reflects a shared resolve—across institutions and political lines—to learn from the Gul Plaza tragedy and ensure such heartbreak is never repeated. The nation watches, hoping for swift, credible justice.
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