The tragic incident at Gul Plaza has forged a shadow of grief over Karachi’s enterprise neighborhood, prompting the Karachi Cellular and Electronics Sellers Affiliation (KAMEDA) to announce a three-day mourning interval in solidarity with the victims.
KAMEDA President Minhaj Gulfam mentioned that greater than 100 cell and electronics markets throughout Karachi would observe the mourning interval. Nonetheless, he clarified that enterprise actions would proceed as traditional throughout this time.
Based on the affiliation, Quran recitation gatherings might be held within the affected markets to supply prayers for the deceased, whereas black banners might be displayed to specific grief and solidarity with the bereaved households.
Addressing the media, Minhaj Gulfam urged the Sindh authorities and related authorities to conduct a clear and neutral inquiry into the Gul Plaza incident so as to decide its causes and repair duty.
He burdened the necessity for strict enforcement of fireplace security legal guidelines and improved security preparations in business buildings to stop such tragedies sooner or later.
The KAMEDA president additionally demanded rapid monetary help for the households of those that misplaced their lives, in addition to for affected shopkeepers who suffered losses within the incident.
He appealed to the dealer neighborhood to stay united throughout this troublesome time and to increase full cooperation and help to the victims. “The Gul Plaza tragedy will not be solely a check for the affected households however for the complete enterprise neighborhood,” he mentioned, including that solidarity and duty had been the necessity of the hour.
