{"id":8040,"date":"2026-01-28T18:25:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T18:25:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrnww.com\/?p=8040"},"modified":"2026-07-22T14:52:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T14:52:24","slug":"serious-safety-concerns-at-star-madina-trading-center-in-karachis-napier-quarter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrnww.com\/?p=8040","title":{"rendered":"Serious Safety Concerns at Star Madina Trading Center in Karachi\u2019s Napier Quarter\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Karachi, Pakistan (HRNW)<\/strong> \u2014 Alarming safety gaps have been reported at <strong>Star Madina Trading Center<\/strong>, located at <strong>Plot No. 6\/23 in Napier Quarter<\/strong>, sparking serious concern among citizens and traders. The building reportedly lacks an <strong>active fire alarm system<\/strong> and <strong>emergency exit gates<\/strong> \u2014 a dangerous shortfall that, if left unaddressed, could lead to another tragedy similar to the <strong>Gul Plaza incident<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>According to sources quoted by <em>Karachi Mehr<\/em>, the <strong>Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA)<\/strong> has claimed that fire safety systems and emergency exits have been installed in the mall. However, on-ground inspection reveals that <strong>no visible safety measures have yet been implemented<\/strong>. While a preliminary assessment was completed, <strong>essential fire safety arrangements remain pending<\/strong>, and the absence of emergency gates continues to alarm both visitors and shop owners.<\/p>\n<p>Citizens and traders have urged <strong>immediate government intervention<\/strong> to ensure the protection of lives and property. Sources have appealed to the <strong>Chief Minister of Sindh<\/strong>, <strong>Minister for Local Government Nasir Hussain Shah<\/strong>, <strong>Commissioner Karachi<\/strong>, <strong>Deputy Commissioner South<\/strong>, and the <strong>Director General of SBCA<\/strong> to take <strong>urgent notice<\/strong> of the situation and implement effective safety measures before another disaster occurs.<\/p>\n<p>Fire department officials have also issued warnings, stating that <strong>without swift action<\/strong>, the building could <strong>turn into a disaster zone at any moment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Public and commercial circles are demanding that the <strong>safety loopholes be addressed immediately<\/strong> and that the <strong>SBCA\u2019s claims translate into concrete action<\/strong>, ensuring that <strong>a tragedy like Gul Plaza is never repeated<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Support Independent Public Safety Reporting<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Independent journalism is vital to uncover negligence and protect lives through awareness and accountability.<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Support HRNW \u2014 <a href=\"http:\/\/hrnww.com\/support-us\">hrnww.com\/support-us<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your contribution helps HRNW continue fearless coverage that promotes safety, transparency, and justice for all citizens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Karachi, Pakistan (HRNW) \u2014 Alarming safety gaps have been reported at Star Madina Trading Center, located at Plot No. 6\/23 in Napier Quarter, sparking serious concern among citizens and traders. 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