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Death toll in Pakistan mall fire hits 55: Karachi govt

Published: 22 Jan 2026 - 10:42 am | Last Updated: 22 Jan 2026 - 10:44 am
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Karachi, Pakistan: The death toll from a mall fire in Pakistan's biggest city rose to at least 55 people, a Karachi government official told AFP on Thursday.

"A total of 55 bodies have been recovered since Saturday night" when the fire erupted, said Javed Nabi Khoso, deputy commissioner of Karachi's south district.

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