KARACHI: Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) on Thursday granted approvals and permissions for more than 100 projects. The approved cases included amenity projects such as madrasas, schools, hospitals, as well as residential, commercial and industrial construction plans, building plans, completion plans, architectural approvals, structural approvals, design NOCs.
Director General SBCA, Muzamil Hussain Halepoto presided over the meeting, which was attended by Authority members, district directors, and heads of various SBCA departments.
The DG expressed his satisfaction over the proceedings and instructed that all pending cases be thoroughly reviewed and processed at the earliest.
As per the directives of the Government of Sindh, all legal construction-related approvals and cancellations within SBCA are subject to scrutiny and clearance by the Authority. This mechanism ensures that legal shortcomings in submitted cases are addressed and fully compliant, lawful construction is guaranteed.
The establishment of this Authority reflects the committed and commendable efforts of the Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, and the Minister for Local Government, aimed at providing quality public services, promoting legal construction, and boosting dozens of industries linked to the construction sector. This system will particularly encourage lawful construction practices while effectively curbing substandard and illegal building activities on a long-term basis.
Moreover, this transparent and facilitative process will help eliminate uncertainties and concerns faced by allottees, investors, builders, developers, and citizens regarding residential building plan approvals.
It will enable the public to benefit from a clear, streamlined, and efficient approval mechanism, ultimately supporting the growth of the construction industry through better opportunities.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
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