Death toll from fire at shopping mall in Pakistan rises to over 70

The death toll from the fire at the Gul Plaza shopping mall in Karachi, southern Pakistan, has risen to 73, with 23 of them identified through DNA testing, Report informs referring to the Geo TV channel, citing local authorities.

The search and rescue operations concluded after 10 days of intensive rescue and recovery efforts.

The Gul Plaza building was noted to be dilapidated and unsafe.

A forensic team will also work with experts to determine the cause of the fire.