The confirmed death toll from the Gul Plaza shopping mall fire in Karachi has climbed to 29 as search and rescue operations continued for a fourth consecutive day amid hazardous conditions. Emergency teams, supported by machinery, combed through unstable debris to recover victims’ remains from the charred ruins of the multi-storey commercial building on M.A. Jinnah Road. At least dozens more people remain missing, with families anxiously awaiting updates as DNA testing is deployed to assist identification efforts. Officials have reiterated that rescue crews are proceeding cautiously due to ongoing smoke, heat, and structural instability at the site. The massive blaze, which broke out late on January 17 and burned for more than 36 hours, destroyed hundreds of shops and prompted widespread grief across the city. Authorities have launched an inquiry into the incident and are working to provide support to affected families.