Following the Gul Plaza fire incident, the President of the Karachi Mobile and Electronic Dealers Association (KMEDA) sought time from the Sindh government, citing a shortage of fire safety equipment, with the limited available supplies being sold on the black market.
Muhammad Minhaj Gulfarm, the President of KMEDA stated that the fire safety arrangements have been initiated in the mobile market, urging the government to cooperate and grant some time for full implementation of safety measures.
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He stated that in a very short period, special fire safety measures have been taken for the mobile and electronics market on Abdullah Haroon Road.
More than 200 fire extinguisher cylinders have been allocated for the market and will be available at the association’s central office for use in case of an emergency.
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Gulfarm added that shopkeepers will also be advised to ensure their own safety as well as the safety of the market.
He emphasized that the Karachi Mobile and Electronic Dealers Association remains committed to protecting the lives and property of traders and customers.
Earlier in the day, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has ordered a province-wide fire safety audit of major government, private, and commercial buildings to strengthen public safety and prevent fire-related disasters.
The decision was taken during a high-level meeting at the Chief Minister House, attended by senior ministers, top officials, and representatives of key departments.
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The chief minister approved a comprehensive plan to inspect important buildings across Sindh, starting with an initial list of 2,368 structures.
He directed authorities to enforce strict timelines for compliance and warned that firm action would be taken against buildings that fail to meet safety standards. Officials said the initiative aims to institutionalise fire safety protocols and protect lives and property across the province.
During the meeting, Murad Ali Shah stressed that fire safety is no longer optional for any building. He said all commercial, private, and government facilities must be equipped with modern fire prevention systems.
