Mishi Khan Strikes against the insensitivity of the people After Gul Plaza tragedy | Six Screens
Pakistani actress and television host Mishi Khan came out strongly following the tragic fire that claimed the lives of several people at Gul Plaza in Karachi. She had not repressed her emotions. Rather, she addressed individuals, authorities and the society as insensitive towards the tragedy.
On January 17, 2026, the Gul Plaza fire erupted at a commercial center in Karachi that was busy. The fire lasted hours, burnt down houses and resulted in numerous fatalities.
The rescue teams labored and the citizens were shocked and grieving.
Although most citizens showed sympathy, Mishi felt that not all the citizens were vocal.
She criticized the behaviour of people in her video and demanded more empathy and action.
What Happened at Gul Plaza
Gul Plaza was a famous shopping mall in Karachi. It had over a thousand shops and small businesses. A fire broke out on a Saturday night and was spreading rapidly. Individuals trapped indoors were engulfed by smoke and fire that engulfed the building.
The fire lasted several hours. Firefighters fought to the best of their ability, yet the building was aged and unsafe. Some of it had fallen in the rescue operation. Numerous lives were lost and numerous people were missing.
Extreme heat and dangerous conditions were experienced by rescue workers. It was a sad story that one of the firefighters lost his life in the attempt to assist.The tragedy was a shock to Pakistan and it received responses both among citizens and celebrities. The questioned safety standards and absence of emergency measures were many.
Strong Message of Mishi Khan to the People
Mishi Khan made a video on social media after the fire. She talked of the insensitivity of the people in the society and what she observed around her. Mishi said that people were not concerned about the victims. She indicated that there were numerous events and parties that occurred hours after the tragedy.
These events were not delayed or cancelled. This was a sign of not being empathetic and respectful to her. She also said about a charity brunch that proceeded. It occurred near the fire location in Karachi. Likewise, a skincare launching event was ongoing. Mishi believed that these options demonstrated the extent to which society was out of touch with the actual suffering.
She also mentioned that big events are usually cancelled in respect to other countries. As an illustration, award shows are delayed in the event of a big tragedy. Here, on the contrary, she felt that there was no such sensitivity. Then she put a strong question: Why not attend to the sorrow of other people? Mishi urged all people to reflect on their activities.
Mixed Reactions Online
Naturally not all people shared the opinion of Mishi. Others claimed that regular life is not able to continue after each disaster. They told them that life had to continue, and people could not cancel everything that was going to happen when something bad occurred.
This perception was controversial on social media. Other voices made people remember that the process of marking safe online is not helpful to real victims. They urged the people to do something rather than emojis. Other users noted that most citizens were actually grieving but they did not have a platform to express their grief. They said that silence is not necessarily indifference.
Nevertheless, a lot of people supported the notion that empathy must be expressed not only with posts on the Internet but also through deeds. Appeal to Safety, Empathy and Responsibility. In addition to emotional response, the tragedy also posed some serious questions regarding safety.
The question people raised was why buildings such as Gul Plaza do not have proper fire exits and fire alarms. They claimed that lives are lost due to such negligence. There were those voices that the government should come up with stringent safety laws and adhere to them. Otherwise, other tragedies can be repeated.
The message sent by Mishi was an addition to the dialogue. She explained that we should be more concerned about one another as citizens.
She urged citizens to cancel social gatherings following a fatal disaster. This was not just a single incident call. It addressed the way society ought to respond to suffering and grief.
Most of the comments posted online also expressed the frustration of people towards the people who make tragic news a fad. Others claimed that it is not much use clicking a mark as safe without being empathetic.
Final Thoughts
The Gul Plaza fire is a bitter experience to most Pakistanis. It claimed lives, ruined livelihoods and created a debate in the society. The message of Mishi Khan to the insensitivity of the people provided a significant contribution to the discussion. She was reminding people of human compassion and sympathy towards suffering.
Regardless of their views, the discussion is an indication of how Pakistan interacts with tragedy today. It demonstrates that individuals do not want to see reactions on screens only.
They desire authentic emotions, authentic behavior and authentic transformation. Most importantly, this tragedy and the reaction of Mishi makes us remember that the most important thing is compassion in action.
