KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has constituted a judicial commission to investigate the deadly fire incident at Gul Plaza, a well-known shopping center located on M.A. Jinnah Road, Karachi.
The tragic incident occurred on January 17, 2026, when a massive fire broke out at Gul Plaza, claiming the lives of more than 70 people.
Following the incident, the Sindh government wrote a letter to the Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court on January 29, requesting a judicial inquiry into the matter. The SHC has now responded to that request.
Based on the Sindh Tribunals of Inquiry Ordinance 1969 and the Terms of Reference submitted by the Sindh government, the Sindh High Court has formed a single-member judicial commission headed by Justice Agha Faisal. The commission will investigate the fire incident and determine its causes and responsibility.
The duration of the commission and other procedural details will be formally notified by the Sindh government.
According to a letter issued by the Registrar’s Office of the Sindh High Court, all relevant records and documents related to the incident are to be presented before Justice Agha Faisal. The Sindh Home Department has also been informed in this regard.
The Gul Plaza fire remains one of the deadliest fire incidents in Karachi’s recent history, raising serious concerns over building safety and fire prevention measures.
