The rescue operation at the site of a collapsed residential building in Karachi’s Lyari area has been completed. The tragic incident, which occurred three days ago, has claimed the lives of 27 individuals, while 11 others sustained injuries. Of the injured, 10 were discharged after receiving initial medical treatment, while one person remains under hospital care.
For detailed on-ground coverage and timeline of the Lyari building collapse, read the full incident report here.
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah visited the site and called the incident deeply saddening. He assured the public that those responsible would be held accountable. He revealed that more than 480 buildings in Karachi have been declared dangerous, most of them located in the older parts of District South. He acknowledged that efforts to vacate such buildings often face resistance from residents, which hampers enforcement.
PPP leader Nabeel Gabol termed the collapse a result of state negligence and announced that a decisive crackdown on illegal constructions would now begin. According to him, issuing warnings is no longer enough—action must be taken against officials who approved such unauthorized structures. He confirmed that the evacuation of 120 high-risk buildings has already started, and affected residents will be provided with alternative housing and financial aid.
Gabol also urged the public to avoid investing in illegal constructions, highlighting the legal and life-threatening risks involved. He stressed that the government cannot forcibly evict people without public cooperation. The Lyari tragedy has once again drawn attention to the urgent need to address the widespread presence of unsafe buildings in the city.
