Residents claim ‘building mafia’ is responsible for circulating rumors about property in bid to seize it
In Lyari’s Naya Abad Liaquat Colony, cracks appeared in a residential building, Baba Arcade, immediately after the earthquake, prompting residents to evacuate and gather in open spaces for safety, according to Edhi officials. An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 was registered on Tuesday at 12.58, 87 kilometers northwest of Karachi, with tremors in various parts of the city.
Locals alerted the Edhi Foundation by calling 115. After receiving the alert, ambulances, Edhi volunteers, heavy police presence, fire brigade and Rescue 1122 teams arrived at the scene, conducted an initial inspection of the building and advised citizens to stay clear due to potential risks.
Media teams also reached the spot following the reports and news of the building’s cracks started circulating across television channels and social media.
Read: Earthquake tremors felt in Karachi’s Malir
A resident of the building stated that while earthquake shocks were felt throughout the city, the building had no actual damage and that people were still living there.
The resident claimed that a “building mafia” was allegedly responsible for circulating rumors about the dilapidated condition of the property in an attempt to seize it.
The authorities are monitoring the situation and have urged residents to be vigilant.
In October 2025, a mild earthquake was felt in parts of Karachi on Wednesday morning, causing immediate concern among residents of Malir and surrounding areas. There were no reports of injuries or damage to the infrastructure.
