They live by a shrine to a saint. Why are their homes being demolished?

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Published on September 1, 2026 • Originally reported by Diaa Hadid. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Saida Tanvir stands inside her partially damaged home near Bari Imam on August 20 in Islamabad, Pakistan. Her son, Azeem Ahmed, 16, died while trying to block a bulldozer from crushing their roadside grocery store over the winter.

The neighborhood is a pilgrimage site, with a shrine to the Sufi saint known as Bari Imam. In the past year, hundreds of homes of the working poor were razed. Residents fear more will be demolished.

(Image credit: Betsy Joles for NPR)

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