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11-year-old to face trial for igniting Gul Plaza fire in Karachi
An 11-year-old boy, Huzaifa, is set to face trial for igniting a fire at Gul Plaza Shopping Centre in Karachi that killed 72 people. His father, Naimatullah, and four members of the plaza’s management committee are also accused of negligence. The charge sheet highlights inadequate fire safety measures and locked exits as contributing factors.
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