India, Jan. 20 -- The death toll from a major fire at an old shopping mall in Pakistan's Karachi has risen to 15, while around 65 people remain missing, officials said on Monday.

Authorities said the toll could increase further following the blaze, which broke out late Saturday night at Gul Plaza, a wholesale and retail market housing shops in the basement, mezzanine and three additional floors. The fire was brought under control by Sunday night.

Addressing a press conference, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said, "There has been a considerable loss of lives in this incident. I cannot give a final number as of yet. We have recovered 15 bodies... As per the latest figures as of 1 pm, around 65 people who were reported to have come to...