Islamabad (TDI): The British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott, expressed deep sorrow and sympathy over the fatal building collapse in Karachi’s Lyari area.Â
Posting a message on social media platform X, HC Marriott conveyed her condolences to the families of the victims and appreciated the efforts of the rescue team engaged in the operation.
“My thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives and with the courageous rescue teams who have worked day and night in extremely challenging conditions,” she wrote. Â
Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life in Lyari after the collapse of a residential building. My thoughts are with the families and brave rescue workers who have worked tirelessly in the most difficult conditions.
— Jane Marriott (@JaneMarriottUK) July 6, 2025
The accident occurred on Friday when a residential complex, decades old, in Baghdadi, Lyari, collapsed. At least 26 dead bodies, including children and women, have been recovered to date, while one victim was rescued but could not sustain injuries.Â
Besides the horrific loss of life, the building also crushed 35 rickshaws parked under it, leaving dozens of drivers jobless and their families in a sudden financial crisis.
The authorities have vacated and sealed three adjacent buildings that were designated as dangerous, while the province’s building control authority (SBCA) is still identifying over 50 dangerous buildings in Karachi’s South.
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The assistant commissioner of the area has ensured that work to demolish such buildings will be launched forthwith to prevent any such catastrophes in the future.Â
In response to the tragedy, the Sindh government has ordered an inquiry, and a high-level committee has been directed to compile a report and prepare a briefing, today.
Sindh Building Control Authority has confirmed that the building was more than 30 years old and had been declared dangerous, while an official notice to vacate was given as recently as June 25.
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