Karachi: Sindh Master Plan Authority (SMPA) has issued an official communication confirming that the commercial status of several plots in North Nazimabad has been withdrawn, reverting them to residential use.
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According to the letter sent to the Land Management Department of Karachi Development Authority (KDA), records were reviewed and the current status of the subject plots has been formally clarified.
Affected Plots
The plots mentioned in the communication include:
Plot No. D-11, Block A
Plot Nos. D-10 and D-25 (Amalgamated), Block A
Plot No. E-32, Block F
Plot No. F-71, Block B
Plot No. D-15, Block A
Background
The document states that No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for change of land use from residential to commercial had previously been issued for these plots on different dates.
However, the lessor, Karachi Development Authority, has cancelled/withdrawn all such administrative approvals and NOCs on January 29, 2026.
Current Status
As per the SMPA:
All listed plots are no longer commercial
They have been reinstated as residential properties
Any future change in land use will be subject to approval by KDA
Official Directive
The authority has directed that:
The plots must be treated strictly as residential until further orders
No commercial activity is permitted on these properties
Copies Circulated To
The communication has also been forwarded to:
Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA)
Director General, KDA
Senior Director, SMPA
Implications
Experts believe the decision may:
Impact ongoing commercial operations in the area
Lead to enforcement actions against unauthorized commercial use
Influence local real estate trends
The development marks a significant move in regulating land use and urban planning in Karachi.
