4 h. ago Sindh to demolish dangerous buildings in Karachi as Lyari incident claims 27 lives  

KARACHI – In the wake of the tragic building collapse in Lyari that claimed 27 lives, the Sindh government has

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5 h. ago Demolition drive begins in Lyari after deadly building collapse

Authorities in Karachi have launched an operation against three dangerously weak buildings in Lyari’s Bhagdadi area, following the recent collapse of a five-storey structure. The operation started on Monday, and all three buildings have already been sealed and evacuated to prevent further tragedy. Officials have confirmed that legal action will be taken against those responsible […]

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24 h. ago Lyari building collapse death toll rises to 27 as rescue operations continue

At least 27 people have lost their lives following the collapse of a five-storey building in Lyari’s Baghdad Colony, Karachi, officials confirmed on Sunday. Rescue teams are still working tirelessly to find survivors or retrieve more bodies from the rubble. According to hospital authorities, the victims include men, women, and children, including a 10-year-old boy […]

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27 h. ago Fresh fears in Lyari as another residential building declared unsafe

KARACHI: Just days after a tragic building collapse claimed 27 lives, another multi-storey residential structure in Lyari’s Agra Taj area has been declared unsafe, raising alarm across the city. Cracks were spotted on the building, which houses 10 residential units, prompting immediate inspection and evacuation orders from authorities on Sunday. The Sindh Building Control Authority […]

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28 h. ago Karachi building collapse: search ongoing as families bury victims

Rescue workers in Karachi continue to search for survivors under the rubble of a collapsed building in Lyari’s Baghdadi area, as families held funeral prayers for 20 of the 27 confirmed victims. The tragedy struck on Friday, leaving dozens trapped under debris from a 30-year-old structure that housed over 40 people in 20 apartments. Officials […]

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49 h. ago Tragic collapse in Lyari: death toll climbs to 17, more feared trapped

Rescue operations continued in Karachi’s Lyari area on Saturday, where a five-storey residential building collapsed, killing at least 17 people. Officials fear that more victims may still be trapped under the rubble. Rescue teams confirmed that three more bodies were recovered today, bringing the death toll to 17, including 10 men and 6 women. The […]

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52 h. ago Lyari building collapse: 16 dead, dozens still buried under rubble

Karachi – July 5, 2025: At least 16 people, including three women and a child, lost their lives after a five-storey residential building collapsed in Lyari’s Baghdadi area early Friday morning. The tragedy has sent shockwaves across the city and once again raised serious concerns about construction safety standards. Rescue teams, including emergency responders and […]

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52 h. ago Yusuf Baloch: “Shelter arranged for Lyari victims in hotels”

In Karachi’s Lyari area, a five-storey residential building in Baghdadi collapsed suddenly, killing at least 16 people and injuring others. The tragic incident has left many families homeless and shocked the local community. According to MPA Yusuf Baloch, displaced residents are being temporarily housed in nearby hotels. He stated that the Sindh government is coordinating […]

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54 h. ago Rescue operation continues as death toll rises to 16 in Karachi building collapse

Karachi – At least 14 people, including three women and one child, lost their lives when a five-storey building collapsed

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56 h. ago Tragedy in Lyari: Karachi building collapse kills 13, dozens trapped

At least 13 people have died after a five-storey residential building collapsed in Karachi’s Baghdadi area of Lyari. Rescue teams are working day and night to search for 25 to 30 people still trapped under the rubble. So far, ten people have been pulled out alive, but one remains in critical condition. Emergency has been […]

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69 h. ago Deadly collapse in Lyari: At least 6 dead as Karachi building falls

A five-storey residential building collapsed in Karachi’s Lyari area on Friday, killing at least six people and injuring seven. The incident occurred on Fida Hussain Shaikha Road, where rescue teams, including Pakistan Rangers and Rescue 1122, worked to save trapped victims. Rescue efforts were delayed due to narrow streets and large crowds. Karachi Mayor Murtaza […]

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69 h. ago Race against Time: 9 dead in Karachi Building Collapse as Rescue Ops underway

KARACHI – A desperate race against time is underway in Pakistan’s largest city Karachi, where a residential building collapsed earlier

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3 d. ago Karachi’s building collapses reveal grim pattern of neglect and inaction

Karachi has witnessed a troubling rise in building collapses since 2020, exposing deep-rooted issues of poor regulation, unsafe construction, and weak enforcement. Despite repeated warnings, dozens of families have lost their lives while living in dangerously unstable structures. Authorities have continued to issue evacuation notices, yet few are enforced in time to prevent tragedy. The […]

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7 d. ago All trapped residents rescued after Karachi building collapse

KARACHI – A disaster was narrowly avoided in Karachi’s Kharadar area after a multi-storey residential building partially collapsed, but all 16 residents trapped inside were rescued safely, authorities confirmed on Monday. The incident occurred when the roof of the fifth floor suddenly caved in, causing the floors beneath to collapse one after another. The rescue […]

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1 week ago Rawalpindi on alert as monsoon season triggers evacuation orders

As pre-monsoon rains approach, authorities in Rawalpindi have intensified preparations to prevent a potential disaster. The Rawalpindi Municipal Corporation, District Council, cantonment boards, and the Evacuee Trust Property Board have issued final evacuation notices for 285 century-old buildings considered vulnerable to collapse during heavy rainfall. Many of these structures, located in the city’s densely populated […]

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