Sindh Minister for Local Government Saeed Ghani said on Monday that the committee investigating the recent building collapse in Lyari was tasked with collecting detailed data on 51 severely dilapidated structures across Karachi.
“The committee has been directed to include these 51 risky buildings in its assessment to prevent future tragedies,” he said while addressing a press conference in Karachi flanked by Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon and Home Minister Ziaul Hasan Lanjar.
The govt will start demolishing these 51 dilapidated buildings after the submission of the inquiry report, which is expected in the next 24 hours,” said Ghani.
This is a developing story and is being updated with further details.