Karachi (Staff Reporter) — November 20, 2025: Authorities in Karachi East and Karachi South have launched a major crackdown on illegal constructions, imposing a complete ban on the sale, transfer, sub-lease, and advertisement of unauthorized portions, additional floors, and buildings lacking approval. Separate notifications issued by the deputy commissioners of both districts signal the start of strict administrative enforcement.
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Karachi East Notification
The Deputy Commissioner of Karachi East, on November 20, 2025, issued a notification prohibiting all transactions involving illegal portions, extra floors, and buildings without SBCA approval or completion certificates. Key areas affected include Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, PECHS, PIB Colony, Jamshed Road, Soldier Bazaar, Brigade, and Mehmoodabad.
The DC East highlighted the role of property dealers, brokers, and real estate agents in promoting illegal constructions and confirmed that action against violators has commenced.
Instructions in Karachi East:
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Real estate agents must refrain from dealing in illegal constructions.
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Sub-Registrars are directed not to process registries or sub-leases of unauthorized buildings.
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Violators will face strict legal consequences.
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Buyers are advised to verify documents before purchasing, with full responsibility for legal repercussions falling on them if ignored.
Copies of the notification have been sent to the Commissioner Karachi, DG SBCA, and other relevant authorities.
Karachi South Notification
Similarly, the Deputy Commissioner of Karachi South, Javed Nabi Khuhro, issued a notification on November 19, 2025, targeting illegal constructions in Lyari, Garden, Old City Area, and parts of Clifton. The notice highlights real estate agents involved in selling and advertising illegal portions and additional floors.
The DC South emphasized a zero-tolerance policy, declaring the sale and purchase of illegal residential portions a serious offense in line with existing court orders.
Instructions in Karachi South:
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Total ban on the sale, purchase, and advertisement of illegal portions and unauthorized floors.
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Sub-Registrars must not register or transfer such properties.
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Real estate agents must verify documents before listing properties.
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Violators will face legal and administrative action.
Notifications have been sent to the Commissioner Karachi, DG SBCA, Chief Secretary Sindh, and all Assistant Commissioners.
Implications for Citizens
Experts note that simultaneous bans in both districts reflect strict monitoring of the illegal construction sector. Buyers of unverified properties face the risk of sealing or demolition, while real estate dealers may encounter fines, criminal cases, or arrests. Legal analysts consider the move a critical step toward restoring regulatory order in Karachi’s construction sector.
