US EditionA multistory building collapse in Pakistan's port city of Karachi kills at least 6 people
- In Karachi’s Lyari Baghdadi, a five-storey building collapsed on Friday morning, killing at least seven and injuring eight, prompting rescue efforts.
- The Sindh Building Control Authority declared the building dangerous three years ago, but enforcement lapses allowed it to remain occupied despite overload and missing permits.
- The Sindh Provincial Disaster Management Authority reports rescue teams deployed heavy equipment, recovering six bodies and nine injured by Friday evening, with eight to 10 more trapped.
- The death toll rose to 16, with families demanding faster action as rescue efforts continue amid concerns over systemic enforcement failures.
- Following the collapse, Sindh's government formed a high-level committee to investigate the incident and report within three days, while SBCA was instructed to identify all unsafe structures.
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In Karachi, forces continue to search for survivors after the collapse of a multi-storey house and at least 16 deaths.
Death Toll from Building Collapse in Pak's Karachi Climbs to 19
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The death toll from a collapsed old residential building in Karachi's Lyari area climbed to 19 on Saturday, with rescue teams fearing the casualties could rise further as an operation to clear the debris is still underway. World News | Death Toll from Building Collapse in Pak's Karachi Climbs to 19.
Five-story building collapses, 17 dead
Tragedy Strikes as Building Collapse Death Toll Rises in Pakistan | Science-Environment
A building collapse in southern Pakistan has resulted in 16 deaths as rescuers search for survivors. Efforts are hindered by narrow streets and inadequate construction standards. Rescue teams continue operations to locate eight more individuals trapped under the debris amidst desperate prayers from relatives.
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