Gul Plaza Fire Helpline Numbers and Missing Person List Update: January 19, 2026

Gul Plaza fire helpline numbers and lists of missing persons are operational as Karachi authorities shift to recovery operations. After the January 17 fire, 14 were confirmed dead and 60 were missing by recovery teams. Contact the official South zone police and DC South helplines in the case of family issues and DNA identification.

Gul Plaza Fire Helpline Numbers and Contact Details

The Sindh Government and South Zone Police established dedicated desks for families. Use these Gul Plaza fire helpline numbers to verify names or report missing persons:

• DC South Office: 0313-5048048 | 021-99206372
• South Zone Police: 021-99205670 | 021-99201196
• CPLC Help Desk: Located at Civil Hospital Trauma Centre.

Gul Plaza Fire Missing Person List and Casualty Updates

Rescue teams face a difficult task. The missing person list currently includes nearly 60 individuals. Police used mobile tower signals to track last-known locations inside the plaza.

The death toll stands at 14. We have confirmed the identities of Furqan Shaukat Ali (Firefighter), Kashif Younis, Faraz Abrar, and Mohammad Aamir. Dozens more remain under treatment for smoke inhalation at the Burns Centre.

Structural Safety and DNA Identification

The building is a shell. The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) warns the structure is unstable. Only 10% of the interior is searched.

For families unable to identify victims, the CPLC “Shanakht” program is facilitating DNA testing. Contact the Gul Plaza fire helpline numbers immediately to start this process. The Pakistan Army and FWO are now assisting in debris removal to reach the lower floors.