KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that improving the fire brigade system was among the government’s top priorities.

Addressing the 21st My Karachi Exhibition, he said that the system was previously divided among multiple authorities and would now be brought under one unified institution.

At present, various agencies including the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, Rescue-1122, Karachi Port Trust have their own fire-fighting systems.

The CM said China had offered cooperation to help improve the fire brigade system, including training to ensure rapid response to fire incidents.

He said the Sindh government, in collaboration with the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), was working to support the people affected by the Gul Plaza fire and was trying to help rehabilitate the damaged shops to compensate for the losses as much as possible.

About My Karachi Expo, he said the event had become an important and permanent feature of the city’s calendar, reflecting its resilience, diversity and economic vitality despite multiple challenges.

He congratulated the KCCI on the successful organisation of the event and termed its continuity a major achievement.

He said that Sunday marked the final day of the expo, which witnessed participation from millions of citizens over the past few days.

Meanwhile, Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori on Sunday stressed the urgent need to improve safety measures in the city’s narrow streets, markets and shopping centres, highlighting public safety concerns following the recent Gul Plaza tragedy.

Talking to the media during a visit to the My Karachi Exhibition, he described the large turnout of families at the event as a sign of the resilience and courage of the city’s residents.

Published in Dawn, February 9th, 2026