SHC Petition Demands Accountability for Gul Plaza Fire A petition has been filed in the Sindh High Court (SHC) seeking accountability for officials allegedly responsible for the devastating Gul Plaza fire. The legal move aims to initiate criminal, departmental, and contempt proceedings against those deemed negligent. The petition, filed by Advocate Saleem Michael and Muhammad … Read more
“Sealing of heritage site ordered,” the Sindh Antiquities and Archaeology Department mandated on Thursday. This directive compels the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) to seal the Baweja Building, a designated heritage site, following the discovery of unauthorized renovation and repair activities. The Baweja Building, situated on Mir Karam Ali Talpur Road in Saddar, Karachi, stands … Read more
Hyderabad Authorities Halt Unauthorised Construction Near Historic Pucca Qila HYDERABAD – Unauthorised construction activity immediately adjacent to the historical Pucca Qila fortification wall in Hyderabad has been decisively halted. District administration officials sealed the under-construction premises on Saturday, citing violations of the Antiquity Act, 1975. This intervention underscores the authorities’ commitment to preserving the region’s … Read more
SBCA greenlights over 100 amenity projects The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) approved more than 100 amenity projects throughout the province today, according to a statement released on Thursday. This decision, following a meeting chaired by SBCA Director General Muzamil Hussain Halepoto and attended by senior officials, marks a significant step in the development of … Read more