{
  "id": 19102499,
  "title": "Residents protest construction of 46-storey building in Karachi's Clifton",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/residents-protest-construction-of-46-storey-building-in-karachis",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T05:53:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2043157/residents-protest-construction-of-46-storey-building-in-karachis-clifton"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Clifton residents gathered on Sunday to protest the construction of a 46-storey high-rise building in their residential area, Block-5. They argued that the city already struggles with water shortages, faulty drainage, and unpaved streets, and that the construction would only exacerbate these issues. Residents marched towards the construction site near Do Talwar roundabout, holding signs with messages like \"Say no to any commercial activity in Block-5 Clifton\" and expressing concern over the transformation of their neighborhood from a \"best\" to a \"worst\" area. Businesswoman Sabera Tapal lamented the deterioration of the neighborhood, noting the water shortages, sewerage problems, and lack of paved roads. She demanded that the construction of commercial buildings in residential areas be halted. Another resident, Shumaila Dawood, recalled that the area once hosted foreign consulates and had excellent infrastructure, but now lacks basic facilities despite authorities granting permission for multi-storey buildings. Actor Tipu Sharif pointed out that the Sindh Building Control Authority had previously imposed restrictions on building heights in the area, yet a 46-storey building was now being constructed. He questioned how the authorities would manage garbage collection and infrastructure for a commercial high-rise in a city already lacking such services. Advocate Hafeez Jagirani filed a complaint with the Sindh Building Control Authority alleging that construction was being carried out illegally and demanded an immediate halt. He also requested a right-to-information application to uncover the conversion of a residential plot for commercial use. The residents called on authorities to review the proposed development and enforce zoning regulations and building bylaws strictly. They demanded the disclosure of planning approvals, environmental assessments, and infrastructure-capacity studies.",
  "summary": "KARACHI: Residents of Clifton on Sunday stood united against the ongoing construction of a “46-storey” high-rise building in the residential area of Block-5, saying they already face water shortages, a faulty drainage system and unpaved streets, and that the construction would further worsen the situation. Men, women and elderly residents of Clifton gathered near Do Talwar roundabout and marched…",
  "key_points": [
    "Clifton residents protest 46-storey building construction in Block-5.",
    "Concern over worsening water shortages, drainage, and unpaved streets.",
    "Advocates demand halt to commercial building construction in residential area."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}