building collapse

The collapse of a five-storey building in Lyari has once again exposed the deep rot in Karachi’s urban governance

The crisis tells a story of systemic neglect, corruption & the complicity of those who profit from vertical expansion

Owners of building that collapsed in Rizvia society to pay diyat of Rs81,3595 to each victims' families

Heavy rains and poor infrastructure blamed for tragedy

In Rawalpindi, two children die in blast caused by gas leakage

Widespread heavy rain since Thursday has caused severe disruption in some areas of the country

Around 17 people said to be injured after gas cylinders explode in shop on ground floor

Loss of five lives marks a profound human tragedy, highlights the urgent need to enact comprehensive safety measures

Under-construction double-storey 80 sq yds house on 80sq-yds had no pillars

Over a dozen people sustain injuries

Owner claims excavation on adjacent plot caused the incident

Casualties avoided as most most factory workers had stepped out for lunch break

At least one child killed, half a dozen people injured; rescue efforts underway

Rescue operations underway to take residents out from the debris

The owner claimed the structure was weakened because of the five feet of rainwater accumulated in the street

A local lawmaker says about 100 to 125 people must have been inside at the time of its collapse

At least nine people sustained critical injuries after multi-storey marriage hall caves-in in Mirpur district

Case filed over apartment collapse tragedy also includes charges of endangering human lives

Rescue operations continue, UC official claims 54 people missing

At least one dead and several others injured

Next hearing on March 24

SBCA, KE, KWSB officials to be investigated for building collapse

‘Risky’ nearby building vacated, owner of fallen building still on the run

Rescue operation was expected to be completed by midnight

Rescue operation expected to be completed by Sunday evening

City authorities fear these over-age structures might crumble following rains

Families wait for a miracle as rescue operations continue after building collapse

It is hoped that now the government moves seriously to eliminate underhand dealings

Rescue workers say residents are trapped under the rubble

Meanwhile, efforts for clearing debris, accumulated due to the collapse of six-storey building, are underway

Seven-storey building in the beach town of Sihanoukville collapses with workers inside

Accident occurred in a central Shanghai neighbourhood, trapping around 20 people

Operation underway to rescue people trapped underneath debris

A 16-year old boy was rescued from under the rubble after two days of collapse

The top three floors of the building had been built illegally, says official

Building collapses in India are more common during the current monsoon season

Building disasters are common in Indian cities

Six others injured as residence in Old City area caves in

Five-storey building was located in the old city area around the Delhi Gate

Rescue 1122 officials said that labourers were busy in working in the factory when its roof collapsed

The collapse is the latest in a spate of building collapses in the city

Two adjoining buildings were evacuated and will be taken down due to damaged structures

Mayor blames SBCA, terms building 'illegal'

Building collapses are recurrent problem in Kenya as construction standards are weakened by chronic corruption

Rescue operation underway; reason behind collapse yet to be ascertained

Workers were placing a concrete slab on the top floor of the seven-storey building when it came crashing down

Sources say labourers, trapped under the rubble, were busy working when the roof of the building caved in

The Plasco building was the first high-rise and shopping centre in Tehran

Around 20 to 25 people constructing the plaza are feared to be stuck under debris

At least 30 people trapped under the rubble; rescue operation underway