After so many years the Karachi Textile Mill fire case has yet to be resolved, let alone fire death prevention measures to be enforced in public buildings.

need to have back up in case of such incidents

...building fires have become "order of the day".

The reason of fire will be given as the usual 'there was a short circuit'. Story finish everyone will forget this incident also, as media will bombard viewers with next hot news. Responsible agencies will be also breath is peace.

Did the building not have emergency escape way?

The lack of fire prevention, detection, and suppression in buildings in Pakistan is something that needs to be addressed urgently by the government departments issuing building permits, especially in the case of high-rise and non-residential buildings. There need to be at least the most basic control measures such as redundant fire escape routes, a wet/dry standpipe system, fire department breeching inlets, fire extinguishers, escape ladders etc. There are hundreds of talented extremely competent Pakistani fire engineers working abroad who would love to come back and serve their country if given the opportunity, the respect, and a mildly decent salary. To the people commenting here about the lack of control measures, please note that no building owner wants to space or increase construction costs. Even in developed countries, the minimum level of fire protection required by law is installed. The onus is on the govt. to draft a fire safety code and ensure its implementation.

Innocent lifes lost again. God give them peace! Hope respite comes soon from these calamities to the common man.