A devastating fire at the Gul Plaza shopping complex in Karachi has claimed around 50 lives, with firefighters retrieving up to 25 bodies from the debris on Wednesday. The blaze, which broke out late Saturday, quickly engulfed the popular mall known for its family-owned stores, leaving the building in ruins. Authorities have struggled to identify victims due to the condition of the remains, and over 80 people are still reported missing and feared dead. The tragedy marks the deadliest fire in the city since 2012, prompting candlelight vigils as families and shopkeepers mourn their losses.
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