Karachi Bachao Tehreek

Karachi Bachao Tehreek is an evolving & growing movement of demolition affected people & their allies in Karachi, Pakistan.

Resources

Report on Gujjar Nala Demolitions

The Karachi Bachao Tehreek conducted 80 surveys within three settlements located along the Gujjar Nullah to assess the potential impact on the people most vulnerable to the anti-encroachment drive.

Map of Demolitions

PDF of the aerial survey commissioned from NED by the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation on which the Gujjar Nullah demolitions are based.

Blog

Demolitions To Increase As Delta Variant Hits Karachi

1 August, 2021

Karachi has seen a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases due to the Delta variant, which has been described by WHO as a variant of increased transmissibility. Without any regard for public health or for the lives of the Gujjar and Orangi Nullah residents, KMC has recently decided to expedite ongoing demotions. Karachi’s COVD-19 positivity rate […]

Update on Gujjar Nullah and Orangi Nullah Compensation Plan

26 July, 2021

Some affectees received the first checks but when they tried to cash them, the checks bounced. Affectees were also told that they would not be receiving the second check either. As of now, no compensation or emergency funding has been given to affectees. What Are the Checks For? When the government started demolishing houses, KMC […]