{
  "id": 17632474,
  "title": "Gul Plaza Hero Firefighter Furqan to Receive Tamgha-e-Shujaat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/gul-plaza-hero-firefighter-furqan-to-receive-tamgha-e-shujaat",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-01T15:26:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/11/01/gul-plaza-firefighter-furqan-tamgha-e-shujaat/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Asif Ali Zardari has officially granted the Tamgha-e-Shujaat (Medal of Bravery) to Shaheed Furqan Ali, the Karachi firefighter who perished while attempting to rescue individuals trapped in the Gul Plaza fire. Furqan's dedication and bravery were recognized due to the persistent advocacy of Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab, who tirelessly worked to bestow national acclaim on the firefighter's heroic actions.\n\nHailing from a firefighter family, Furqan, aged 36, was stationed at the Nazimabad Fire Station and had been serving in the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) Fire Department since 2018. He had assumed the position through a deceased quota following the untimely demise of his father, also a firefighter, while on duty. Furqan was married a year and a half prior to his tragic death and was a proud father of one child.\n\nThe tragic event unfolded on the night of January 17, 2026, when a massive blaze erupted at Gul Plaza on Karachi’s M.A. Jinnah Road. The fire raged on for approximately 36 hours before it could be extinguished early the following morning on January 19. Amidst the chaos, Furqan bravely joined the firefighting efforts and unfortunately fell into the debris, ultimately succumbing to his injuries.\n\nSubsequently, the comprehensive investigation report revealed that the fire claimed the lives of 79 people, making it one of the deadliest incidents in Karachi's history. This devastating tragedy prompted the Punjab government to enact stringent fire safety regulations for commercial establishments. In a heartfelt gesture, Mayor Wahab declared that the Nazimabad Fire Station would be renamed in Furqan’s honor. Additionally, he pledged a financial assistance of Rs. 10 million to Furqan’s bereaved family and assured them that all benefits and entitlements Furqan was entitled to would continue unfailingly.\n\nWith the newly bestowed Tamgha-e-Shujaat, Furqan’s unwavering courage and selfless endeavors to save lives were further immortalized on a national level.",
  "summary": "President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the Tamgha-e-Shujaat (Medal of Bravery) for Shaheed Furqan Ali, the Karachi firefighter who lost … Read More The post Gul Plaza Hero Firefighter Furqan to Receive Tamgha-e-Shujaat appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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