Gul Plaza Demolition: Karachi Bids Farewell to Icon | Splittly Blog
Dust rises over M.A. Jinnah Road as the heavy machinery moves in. Gul Plaza, a landmark of Karachi's wholesale market, is coming down.
Safety Concerns
Declared dangerous by the Sindh Building Control Authority following recent tremors and structural fatigue, the demolition was inevitable but emotional for many.
End of an Era
"I started my business here 30 years ago," says shopkeeper Abdul Rauf. "It's not just a building; it's our livelihood, our history." Traders are being relocated, but the spirit of the old bazaar will be hard to replace.
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Karachi is a city of constant change. As Gul Plaza falls, a new skyline will eventually rise, but the memories of the old city remain etched in the hearts of its people.