PHO-TO: EXPRESSOne of the oldest colonial-era heritage buildings in Karachi, Bhatia Bhuwan, has largely been demolished, allegedly by its owner, with only the building's façade and peripheral structure remaining intact. According to him, a new plaza was to be erected in place of the old, now almost-gone heritage building. He further assured that he had personally met police officials over the matter and the building's demolition had been halted. "I cannot share anything," he said, maintaining that the building's owner had forbidden him from giving out any details. The Sindh Cultural Heritage (Preservation) Act, 1994, obliges relevant persons and authorities to protect the outer frame of a heritage building, allowing changes to its internal framework.

Source: The Express Tribune October 02, 2020 03:45 UTC