The Federal Constitutional Court’s (FCC) recent ruling on Karachi’s Nasla Tower has placed renewed responsibility on the Sindh government and the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) to regulate illegal constructions, with legal experts saying the decision clarifies the constitutional roles of the judiciary and executive authorities. Read More: FCC withdraws SC’s orders in Karachi illegal constructions […]
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Constitutional court overturns Nasla Tower demolition orders
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has withdrawn the Supreme Court’s 2018 and 2019 directives relating to the demolition of Karachi’s Nasla Tower, ruling that action against illegal constructions falls within the jurisdiction of provincial authorities rather than the judiciary. In its detailed judgment, the court observed that the judiciary’s role is to decide disputes brought […]
NAB probes alleged illegal marriage halls approvals in Karachi
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has launched an inquiry into the alleged illegal issuance of no-objection certificates (NOCs) for marriage halls and marquees in Karachi, seeking a detailed report from the Sindh Building Control Authority over suspected violations and possible financial losses to the national exchequer. Read More: SC orders demolition of all illegal marriage halls in […]
SBCA delegation, law minister discuss issues faced by lawyers
A delegation of the Executive Committee of the Pakistan Supreme Court Bar Association met with Sindh Minister for Law and Home, Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar, at the Sindh Assembly. The delegation was led by Senior Vice Chairman Khalid Masood Sandhu and included Secretary Malik Zahid Aslam along with representatives of lawyers from all four provinces. During the […]
Sindh declares “Rain Emergency” ahead of monsoon
The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has declared a “Rain Emergency” across the province of Sindh, with special focus on Karachi, as monsoon rains approach, according to local media reports. Read More: Rain in Lahore, other parts of country turns weather cold SBCA officials said the authority is on high alert, forming four dedicated emergency teams to operate […]
Rescue efforts continue at Gul Plaza as death toll reaches 29
Search and rescue efforts continued at Karachi’s Gul Plaza on Wednesday, where emergency workers recovered another body from the debris of the fire-ravaged shopping complex, raising the confirmed death toll to 29. Read More: Karachi rescue teams clear Gul Plaza basement after deadly fire According to Edhi Foundation officials, the latest recovery was shifted to Civil Hospital. The fire, […]
SBCA ordered to seal Karachi heritage building over illegal work
Karachi authorities have ordered the sealing of the Baweja Building, a protected heritage site, after illegal renovation and demolition work was detected at the century-old structure. The Sindh Antiquities and Archaeology Department directed the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) to take immediate action on Thursday. Read More: SBCA officials in hot water over illegal demolition of heritage […]
Karachi authorities launch crackdown on illegal floors and portions
KARACHI: Authorities in Karachi have launched a new plan to curb illegal floors and unauthorized portions, imposing an immediate ban on the sale, purchase, transfer, and transaction of all illegal constructions in the city. The move comes after officials identified rampant violations in various neighborhoods, prompting strict directives from the Deputy Commissioners of Karachi East […]