KARACHI: The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has started a city-wide campaign to remove dangerous buildings and protect the safety of citizens.
Officials said the move comes on the instructions of Sindh Local Government Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah. The SBCA will focus on demolishing dilapidated and unsafe structures across Karachi.
SBCA Director General Muzamil Hussain Halepoto said the campaign aims to protect lives and public safety by removing buildings that pose serious risks in crowded areas.
The demolition work has begun in Lyari’s Nayabad and Agra Taj Colony, where teams are carefully dismantling the most hazardous buildings. According to the SBCA, this campaign is a major step to prevent possible building collapses.
The latest SBCA report shows that 540 buildings in Karachi have been declared dangerous, including 59 that are extremely hazardous. Most of these buildings have already been vacated. Demolition is being carried out in phases with support from the district administration.
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The buildings were assessed by a Technical Committee of structural engineers who evaluated their safety and stability.
DG Halepoto said the campaign reflects the Sindh government’s commitment to public safety and urban resilience. “Our top priority is to ensure that no citizen loses their life due to a collapsing building. This campaign is an important step toward a safer Karachi,” he said.
He added that the SBCA is also enforcing a strict policy against illegal and unauthorised constructions to ensure that city development meets safety and regulatory standards.
The SBCA has urged citizens to report any dangerous or weak buildings in their areas through the official helpline or website so that timely action can be taken.
