Celebrities Pay Tribute, Offer Condolences After Gul Plaza Fire

Karachi has faced another heartbreaking tragedy as Gul Plaza, one of the city’s major trade and shopping centers, was engulfed in a massive fire, which has claimed at least 14 lives, including a firefighter, with dozens still missing.

In condolence messages, many Pakistani celebrities shared posts on their social media accounts to show grief and pray for those who lost their loved ones in the devastating fire that took place at the Gul Plaza building in Karachi.

Actress Aiman Khan shared her heartbreak on Instagram Stories, writing, “I am heartbroken by the Gul Plaza incident. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their loved ones.”

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Her sister, actress Minal Khan, penned a lengthy note reflecting on Karachi’s systemic failures.
“Karachi is a strange orphan — loved in words, abandoned in action. It has too many guardians and none that truly care,” she wrote. “A mayor, ministers, boards, administrators — everyone in charge, yet no one responsible. This is the provincial capital, the economic spine of the country, and still it is treated like a burden neither the province nor the centre wants to claim. When tragedy strikes, fingers are pointed, statements are issued, and then silence returns.”

Model and host Nadia Hussain shared haunting images and video clips from the site, showing ashes and debris scattered across the burned building.

Actress Madiha Imam also share story and said, ” Gul Plaza was not just a shopping center, it was a cultural icon of Karachi”

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Actress Rabia Kulsoom and her husband wrote, “Deeply saddened by the fire incident at Gul Plaza, Karachi. Prayers for all the victims and their families. May Allah give them and all the shop owners the strength to overcome this loss.”

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Sajal Aly said she was “heartbroken” by the tragedy and added that her prayers were with all those affected.

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Renowned actor Nauman Ijaz took to his Instagram stories to express sorrow over the tragic fire. He said that this incident is a reason to grief for the entire nation, and prayed for the patience and compensation for those who suffered losses.

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Cricketer Haris Rauf highlighted the broader systemic issues exposed by the tragedy. “The tragedy exposed our collective failure to protect lives. Inadequate fire safety, delayed rescue, and a system that failed its people! The cost? Precious lives lost. Families torn apart. Dreams unfulfilled. The helplessness is suffocating. How many more lives will it take for us to act? For us to care? The grief is overwhelming, the anger is justified,” he wrote.

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Actor Ali Abbas was also “deeply saddened” by the tragedy. He said the incident exposed the state of affairs in the city and showed that it was high time the people of Karachi chose their representatives “wisely.”

Actor Zahid Ahmed’s wife, Amna Zahid Ahmed, also lamented the tragedy and the losses caused by it. “The neglect this city faces is unimaginable,” she said.

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According to The Express Tribune, the blaze has so far claimed at least 14 lives, including a firefighter, while dozens are still missing as of Monday.

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