{"id":108141,"date":"2026-05-08T05:22:06","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T05:22:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/fire-erupts-at-karachis-karim-center-traffic-affected-on-key-road-pakistan-observer\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T05:22:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T05:22:06","slug":"fire-erupts-at-karachis-karim-center-traffic-affected-on-key-road-pakistan-observer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/fire-erupts-at-karachis-karim-center-traffic-affected-on-key-road-pakistan-observer\/","title":{"rendered":"Fire erupts at Karachi\u2019s Karim Center, traffic affected on key road &#8211; Pakistan Observer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"brxe-452e52\">\n<p>KARACHI \u2013 A fire broke out on the fourth floor of the Karim Center building in Karachi, disrupting traffic on a major road on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Karachi Traffic Police, the incident occurred at approximately 12:03 PM, leading to slow-moving traffic from Hasan Square on Shah Suleman Road towards the stadium.<\/p>\n<p>Traffic authorities immediately deployed personnel to manage the flow and ensure safety for motorists and pedestrians.<\/p>\n<p>The fire prompted local commuters to exercise caution while traveling through the affected route.<\/p>\n<p>Traffic police urged residents to follow alternative routes if possible and assured the public that efforts were underway to restore normal traffic conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities have not yet released details regarding the cause of the fire or the extent of the damage, and firefighting teams are actively working to control the blaze.<\/p>\n<p><em>More to follow\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 1 -->\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KARACHI \u2013 A fire broke out on the fourth floor of the Karim Center building in Karachi, disrupting traffic on a major road on Thursday. 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