A five-story residential building collapsed on July 4, 2025, in the Lyari Baghdadi area of Karachi, Pakistan. Rescue operations commenced immediately, with emergency teams and local residents involved in extracting survivors and victims from the rubble. The collapse caused damage to surrounding buildings, some of which were declared uninhabitable and subsequently evacuated or demolished. Initial reports varied on casualties, but the death toll gradually increased as rescue efforts continued over several days. By July 7, officials confirmed that 27 people had died, including women and children, and several others were injured. Rescue teams worked through the night and into the weekend to clear debris and recover bodies. The operation concluded after the removal of most of the wreckage, with authorities stating that all bodies had been recovered. The building had been marked unsafe prior to its collapse, highlighting concerns over construction standards in the densely populated area. The incident has raised questions about building safety and the risks posed by aging infrastructure in Karachi's overcrowded neighborhoods.