A five-story residential building collapsed on July 4, 2025, in the Lyari Baghdadi area of Karachi, Pakistan, resulting in a tragic loss of life and extensive damage to surrounding structures. Rescue operations commenced immediately, involving local residents and emergency teams using heavy machinery to retrieve survivors and recover bodies from the rubble. Initial reports indicated at least three deaths and several injuries, but the death toll rose steadily as the search continued over multiple days. By July 6, officials confirmed that 27 people had died, including women and children, with nine others injured. The rescue operation concluded after nearly three days, with most of the debris cleared. Authorities noted that the building had been marked unsafe prior to the collapse, and adjacent buildings were evacuated or demolished due to structural concerns. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of construction practices and the condition of housing in Karachi's densely populated neighborhoods. Legal action has been initiated against the building's contractor and builder. The recovery efforts were hampered by narrow streets and blocked access routes, complicating the removal of debris and rescue work. The bodies of the deceased were sent to local cemeteries, and survivors are coping with the loss of loved ones and homes. The Karachi commissioner visited the site approximately 13 hours after the collapse to oversee the emergency response.