Families have criticised the slow pace of the recovery operation, with more than 50 giving DNA samples in the hope of finding their missing relatives.
The provincial government has announced that it will give 10 million rupees (US$35,720) to each family of the deceased. All 1,200 shopkeepers will also be compensated.
Fires are common in Karachi’s markets and factories, which are known for their poor infrastructure, but a blaze on such a scale is rare.
The provincial government was taking measures to ensure fire safety procedures were followed at malls and markets, the spokesperson said without giving further details.
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