KARACHI: The Sindh authorities has determined to make sure protected lodging for residents affected by the demolition of unsafe buildings in Karachi, Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon mentioned on Friday.
Talking in regards to the authorities’s plan, Sharjeel Memon mentioned the choice was taken to guard residents dwelling in harmful constructions and to forestall additional lack of life. He mentioned rapid steps have been authorized to vacate extremely unsafe buildings and proceed with their demolition in Karachi.
In line with him, buildings which have already been vacated might be demolished immediately, whereas the rehabilitation of affected residents might be ensured.
Sharjeel Memon mentioned a survey of 471 out of 588 extraordinarily harmful buildings in Karachi has been accomplished. He added that preparations have already been finalized for the lodging of residents displaced from 59 buildings which have been evacuated up to now.
The minister mentioned the federal government has additionally determined to assemble flats for the affected households as a part of a long-term rehabilitation plan.
He added that comparable surveys of unsafe buildings might be carried out in Hyderabad, Sukkur and different cities throughout Sindh.
Authorities mentioned additional particulars concerning relocation and demolition timelines might be introduced after consultations with related departments.
SBCA Orders Instant Evacuation of Harmful Buildings in Karachi
On September 30, 2025, Director Basic of Sindh Constructing Management Authority (SBCA) Muzzamil Hussain ordered the rapid evacuation of all harmful buildings to make sure the safety of human lives.
In line with stories, the DG instructed that every one SBCA officers should assure in writing that no unlawful constructions happen inside their respective jurisdictions.
SBCA suggests {that a} whole of 540 buildings throughout Karachi have been declared harmful. Amongst them, District South has the best quantity with 407 unsafe constructions, adopted by 70 in District Central, 24 in Keamari, 14 in District East, and 5 in Malir.
Moreover, 18 harmful buildings have been recognized in Korangi and a couple of in District West.
The SBCA chief additional said that dozens of such constructions have already been vacated and sealed after residents have been evacuated.
