According to the Karachi Fire Brigade, the blaze was brought under control with the assistance of a fire tender.

Police identified the deceased as Usman, who reportedly caused the fire by placing a burning cigarette on a mobile phone inside the clinic.

The clinic was located on the ground floor of a residential building, and police confirmed that it belongs to the deceased’s son.

Usmanused to live in a flat above the clinic. No other injuries were reported, and authorities are investigating the incident further.