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Chinese FM expresses deep condolences, extends sincere sympathies to families of victims, the injured in Pakistan shopping mall fire
Published: Jan 22, 2026 04:41 PM
Photo: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun

Photo: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun

China has noted the tragic incident, and expresses deep condolences to the victims and extend sincere sympathies to the bereaved families and the injured, and wishes the injured to recover and get well soon, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday's press conference, in response to media inquiry about a deadly fire at the Gul Plaza shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan. 

According to media reports, Pakistani officials said on Wednesday that the death toll from a January 17 fire at the Gul Plaza shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi, has risen to 60.


Global Times