Nasla Tower demolition deadline expires today

Razing the building manually slows down the process

KARACHI:

The one-week deadline, set by the Supreme Court of Pakistan to demolish Nasla Tower, expired on Friday (today).

However, only 45 per cent of the building has been demolished so far. The main structure and the pillars of the building were yet o be taken down.

It was reported that all work was continuing manually instead of using heavy machinery.

Ferozabad Assistant Commissioner Asma Batool, who is overseeing the demolition operation, told the media that 40 to 45 per cent of the building, including the roof and walls, had been demolished.

"The side walls are broken. The building has now been given a structural shape and the elevator is being removed," she said.

The assistant commissioner added that the process of cutting the pillars of the building will start in a day or two.

She said that the building was being demolished manually and the process was taking time.

"Four hundred workers, in three shifts, and sometimes more than that, are also working day and night," she explained.

"Heavy machinery including excavators and gas cutters are available to demolish the building. However, due to the concerns expressed by the Sindh Building Control Authority, the rooftop excavator was not used," she added.

Published in The Express Tribune, December 3^rd, 2021.