{"id":104412,"date":"2026-01-07T16:15:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T11:15:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/?p=104412"},"modified":"2026-01-07T16:15:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T11:15:53","slug":"evacuation-rehab-plan-for-unsafe-buildings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/evacuation-rehab-plan-for-unsafe-buildings.html","title":{"rendered":"Evacuation, rehab plan for Karachi\u2019s unsafe buildings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Sindh government has announced an evacuation and rehabilitation plan for residents living in unsafe buildings across Karachi, with authorities directed to immediately vacate and demolish structures deemed highly dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said on Friday that the decision was taken to protect lives and prevent further casualties caused by the collapse of dilapidated buildings. He said the government had resolved to act without delay against structures posing serious risks to occupants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the plan, buildings that have already been vacated will be demolished immediately, while residents displaced due to evacuations will be provided safe accommodation. Memon said arrangements for the rehabilitation of affected families were an integral part of the decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/karachi-master-plan-sindh-sets-vision-for-2047.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Karachi Master Plan: Sindh sets vision for 2047<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He revealed that a survey of unsafe buildings in Karachi was underway and significant progress had been made so far. Out of 588 buildings declared extremely dangerous, surveys of 471 structures have already been completed. He added that 59 buildings have been evacuated to date, and accommodation arrangements for the displaced residents of these buildings have been finalised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The minister said the government had also decided to construct flats for families affected by the demolition of unsafe buildings as part of a long-term rehabilitation strategy. He added that this initiative aims to provide permanent housing solutions rather than temporary relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Memon further said that similar surveys of unsafe buildings would be conducted in other cities of Sindh, including Hyderabad and Sukkur, to identify hazardous structures and take preventive action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Authorities said further details regarding relocation, demolition schedules, and rehabilitation timelines would be announced after consultations with relevant departments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Top of Form<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Sindh government has announced an evacuation and rehabilitation plan for residents living in unsafe buildings across Karachi, with authorities directed to immediately vacate and demolish structures deemed highly dangerous. Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said on Friday that the decision was taken to protect lives and prevent further casualties caused by the collapse of dilapidated buildings. He said the government had resolved to act without delay against structures posing serious risks to occupants. According to the plan, buildings that have already been vacated will be demolished immediately, while residents displaced due to evacuations will be provided safe accommodation. Memon said arrangements for the rehabilitation of affected families were an integral part of the decision. Read: Karachi Master Plan: Sindh sets vision for 2047 He revealed that a survey of unsafe buildings in Karachi was underway and significant progress had been made so far. Out of 588 buildings declared extremely dangerous, surveys of 471 structures have already been completed. He added that 59 buildings have been evacuated to date, and accommodation arrangements for the displaced residents of these buildings have been finalised. 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