Karachi:
Many buildings built illegally are regularized in Islamabad and other provinces, however, the rules are different for Sindh, particularly Karachi, provincial minister Saeed Ghani said on Friday.
Unfortunately, the demolition of the Nasla Tower that deprived dozens of families of their investments won with so much effort and the Pavilion End Club and Aladin Park that snatched the cheapest recreation park full of many walks of the people of the metropolis.
These demolitions were ordered in 2021 by the then president of the Supreme Court Gulzar Ahmed, known for adopting a strong position against illegal constructions and invasions in Karachi during his mandate. However, it did not take measures against many illegal structures in the capital and other urban centers of the country.
Ghani has expressed concern about inconsistent construction standards in all provinces and questioned the justification for demolishing important projects such as Nasla Tower and Pavilion End Club and Aladin Park. Speaking after visiting the exhibition of construction material organized by the Association of Constructors and Developers on Friday, he said: “Illegal construction is a serious crime, but if a builder builds a building after obtaining the approval of SBCA, buyers cannot be responsible.”
Ghani toured local and international positions in the Expo and praised the participation of several known construction firms that offer affordable materials, saying that such activities are vital to boost Pakistan’s economy. He argued that selling construction material at low prices helps to create livelihoods and that it is the duty of the Government to frame the laws that support legitimate businesses.
While insisted that the illegal structures are treated, Ghani questioned the justification behind the devastating multimillionaire projects: “If Nasla Tower or the Pavilion End Club were wrongly built, what justified her demolition?” He asked, adding that those involved in illegal construction must be prosecuted.
