On the directives of the Provincial Minister for Local Government, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has launched a large-scale demolition campaign against dangerous and dilapidated buildings across Karachi. Under the leadership of Director General SBCA Muzamil Hussain Halepoto, the campaign aims to protect citizens’ lives and ensure public safety by removing life-threatening structures from densely populated areas.
According to an SBCA spokesperson, the demolition operation has begun in Lyari Noabad and Aghra Taj, where highly dangerous buildings are being safely dismantled by SBCA demolition teams. The authority has emphasized that this campaign marks a major step toward preventing potential building collapses and safeguarding human life.As per the latest SBCA report, a total of 540 buildings in Karachi have been declared dangerous, of which 59 are categorized as extremely hazardous. Most of these buildings have already been vacated, while the demolition process is being carried out in phases with the support of the district administration.
These dangerous structures were identified by the Technical Committee on Dangerous Buildings, comprising qualified structural engineers who assessed the buildings’ stability and safety conditions. Director General Muzamil Hussain Halepoto stated that the campaign reflects the Sindh Government’s vision to prioritize public safety and urban resilience. “Our top priority is to ensure that no citizen loses their life under a collapsing building. This campaign is a crucial step toward a safer Karachi,” he said.
He further added that, alongside the demolition of dangerous buildings, a zero-tolerance policy is being enforced against illegal and unauthorized constructions, ensuring that development in the city proceeds according to safety and regulatory standards. The SBCA has appealed to citizens to actively cooperate by reporting any dangerous, dilapidated, or structurally weak buildings in their areas through the official SBCA helpline or website so that timely action can be taken to protect lives.