Defaulting builders will be de-listed and barred from future project approvals: Nasir Shah

KARACHI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 5th Mar, 2026) In a major move aimed at protecting home buyers and restoring confidence in the construction sector, the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has announced strict action against builders who fail to complete projects within the prescribed timeframe.

According to a press release issued, Provincial Minister for Local Government and Housing & Town Planning Syed Nasir Hussain Shah said builders who do not deliver projects on time will face punitive measures, including suspension of licenses, de-listing/blacklisting, and a ban on approval of any future projects.

The minister Local Government directed the Director General SBCA Muzammil Hussain Halepoto to immediately compile and submit details of all projects that remain incomplete despite the lapse of the approved completion period and said the exercise will help identify projects where delays have prolonged possession timelines and created uncertainty for buyers.

Syed Nasir Hussain Shah said the decision has been taken to safeguard citizens’ interests and to ensure transparency, discipline, and accountability in the construction sector.

He noted that the government has been receiving complaints that several builders are causing unnecessary delays, leaving families struggling with rental burdens, loan repayments, and uncertainty over possession—resulting in significant financial and emotional distress.

“The protection of consumer rights is our top priority,” the minister stated, adding that the government would not allow any party to exploit citizens who invest their life savings in housing schemes. He stressed that those who keep projects pending due to negligence or bad faith will be dealt with in accordance with the law.