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Karachi Mall Inferno Leaves Dozens Missing and a City in Mourning

Emergency personnel search for survivors, following a massive fire that broke out in the Gul Plaza Shopping Mall in Karachi, Pakistan. A massive fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza shopping mall has left at least 19 people dead and dozens more missing, plunging the city into shock as rescue teams continue searching through the burned structure. The blaze erupted over the weekend, rapidly engulfing the multi‑storey building that housed hundreds of small shops and stalls. Firefighters battled the flames for more than a day before gaining control, but large sections of the mall collapsed or were left dangerously unstable. Rescue workers have been combing through the debris, recovering bodies and searching for survivors as anxious families wait outside for news of loved ones. Authorities warn that the death toll may rise, with many victims still unaccounted for and several remains requiring DNA testing for identification. The incident has sparked public anger over emergency response times and r...

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Devastating Earthquake in Myanmar: Death Toll Surpasses 1,000

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025, leaving a trail of destruction and despair in its wake. The quake, centered near Mandalay, the country's second-largest city, has claimed over 1,000 lives, with more than 2,400 injured and many still missing. 

The disaster has caused widespread devastation, toppling buildings, buckling roads, and collapsing bridges. Rescue efforts are ongoing, but the scale of the destruction, coupled with power outages and limited resources, has made the situation dire. Myanmar's ongoing civil conflict has further complicated relief operations, leaving many communities isolated and in desperate need of aid.

Neighboring countries, including India and China, have stepped in to provide humanitarian assistance, sending rescue teams and essential supplies. However, the full extent of the tragedy is still unfolding, and the death toll is expected to rise as rescuers continue to search through the rubble.

This earthquake is one of the deadliest to hit Myanmar in over a century, highlighting the urgent need for international support and disaster preparedness in the region.

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