After Lyari Collapse Claims 27 Lives, ABAD Offers to Reconstruct Hundreds of Unsafe Buildings Across Karachi
Karachi, In a bold initiative to address Karachi’s growing urban safety crisis, the Association of Builders and Developers (ABAD) has offered to rebuild hundreds of structurally unsafe buildings across the city within 700 days, pending formal government approval.
Speaking at a press conference at ABAD House, Chairman Mohammad Hassan Bakhshi emphasized the urgent need for action following the tragic Lyari building collapse, which has reignited concerns over aging and unauthorized constructions. Joined by senior officials, Bakhshi revealed that around 700 buildings have been deemed hazardous and need immediate intervention.
ABAD proposed collaborating with technical bodies like NESPAK or NDMA to conduct a city-wide structural survey, with a focus on high-risk areas such as Lyari, Liaquatabad, and Delhi Colony.
The association has also offered to develop up to 100,000 affordable housing units in Karachi, modeled after Punjab’s recent housing scheme, if provided with institutional support.
Calling for transparency and regulatory reform, ABAD urged the inclusion of private sector voices in official inquiries and emphasized the need for accountability from both builders and regulators.
This landmark proposal places ABAD at the forefront of Karachi’s urban renewal efforts, signaling a rare and urgent opportunity for coordinated public-private action.