SC permits high-rise constructions over 6 floors in Karachi

A three-judge dais headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Mian Saqib Nisar listened a petition filed by Association of Builders and Developers (ABD) opposite a anathema on high-rise constructions during a SC’s Karachi Registry.

After a brief hearing, a SC withdrew a sequence banning high-rise constructions over 6 floors and concurrently destined constructions to continue as per law in a city.

“As per Sindh Building Control Authority laws, high-rise buildings can be constructed,” a dais stated.

Further, Justice Nisar remarked, “Along with a attention Bahria Town will also benefit.”

Six months ago, a Supreme Court had criminialized high-rise constructions over 6 floors in Karachi.

Speaking to a media outward a SC Karachi Registry following a order, a ABD commission said, “The justice has cold a anathema that was placed dual years ago. Now, buildings will be assembled as per a law.”

“Over 500 projects and investment value Rs1,000 billion had been stopped overdue to a ban,” they added.

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