10 h. ago Nine senior SBCA officials arrested in Lyari building collapse investigation

KARACHI: In a significant development following the tragic collapse of a five-storey building in Lyari, Karachi, on July 4, police have arrested nine senior officers of the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) for questioning. The collapse, which claimed 27 lives and left 11 others injured, has led to outrage and a high-level investigation. Among those […]

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17 h. ago SBCA officials blamed for Karachi’s Lyari building collapse that killed 27, police tell court

KARACHI -Police on Friday submitted a preliminary investigation report to the court regarding the tragic building collapse in Karachi’s Baghdadi

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33 h. ago Sharjeel Memon orders demolition of dangerous Lyari buildings

KARACHI: After a five-storey building collapsed in Lyari last week, killing 27 people and injuring 10, the Sindh government has taken strict action. Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon announced on Thursday that nine unsafe buildings in Lyari have been evacuated. Demolition work on one of them is already in progress. Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah […]

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37 h. ago Sindh govt vacates unsafe Lyari buildings after collapse kills 27, six SBCA officers arrested

KARACHI – The Sindh government has evacuated nine dangerously dilapidated buildings in Karachi’s Lyari area following the tragic collapse of a multi-storey building that claimed 27 lives on July 4. Senior minister Shajeel Memon confirmed on Thursday that demolition work on one unsafe structure had already started, and affected families would receive three-month rent support. […]

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3 d. ago Sharjeel Memon says govt cannot provide housing for all residents of dilapidated buildings

ISLAMABAD: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon stated on Wednesday that it is not feasible for the government to provide housing for all residents living in dilapidated buildings, following the tragic collapse of a building in Karachi’s Lyari area that killed 27 people. The five-story building on Fida Husain Shaikha Road in Lea Market collapsed on […]

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3 d. ago Sindh govt forms inquiry committee after deadly Lyari building collapse

KARACHI – The Sindh government has formed a five-member inquiry committee to investigate the tragic collapse of a residential building in Lyari’s Baghdadi area that claimed 27 lives. The decision comes amid growing public concern over unsafe structures in the city. According to the official notification issued by the Chief Secretary of Sindh, Karachi Commissioner […]

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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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5 d. 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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5 d. 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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5 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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7 d. 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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3 w. ago SBCA officials among 18 issued arrest warrants for illegal construction in Kharadar

KARACHI: An Anti-Corruption Court in Karachi has issued non-bailable arrest warrants for 18 individuals, including officials from the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA), a sub-registrar, and a builder, for allegedly facilitating the illegal construction of a seven-storey building in Kharadar in exchange for bribes. The court, led by Judge Ameenullah Siddiqui, was informed by the […]

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