Nasla Tower
Coverage of Nasla Tower in the Nexus archive.
- FCC ruling puts onus of illegal construction on Sindh govt
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) ruled that the Supreme Court overstepped its jurisdiction by ordering citywide demolitions of illegal constructions in Karachi. The FCC decision shifts responsibility to the Sindh government and Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) to regulate and preserve public amenities under existing laws.
- FCC recalls orders that led to Nasla Tower demolition
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) recalled Supreme Court orders from 2018 and 2019 that authorized the Sindh government to demolish illegal buildings in Karachi, including the Nasla Tower. The FCC ruled that enforcing building laws is the provincial government's responsibility, not the judiciary, and criticized the Supreme Court for overstepping its role in directing citywide demolitions.