The tragic and avoidable deaths caused by the recent building collapses in Lyari and other parts of Karachi are a matter of grave concern. It is no secret that corruption, political interference, and systemic negligence have hollowed out Karachi’s urban planning regime.
A serious and independent inquiry must be initiated into not only the causes of these building collapses but also into the authorities’ role in the approval and oversight of such structures.
Engr M Anwar Ul Haque
Karachi
