Karachi’s historical culture
THE urban centres of Pakistan are investing heavily in developing real estate but are neglecting the humanistic infrastructure that makes cities livable. The investors of capitalistic pursuits are focusing on…
Climate change ‘main threat’ for world heritage sites
One of the world’s first cities came close to being wiped off the map during tragic floods this summer in Pakistan. Though Mohenjo Daro survived, it has become a symbol…
Pre-requisites for a competitive textile sector
A comprehensive document by the World Bank Group, titled Modernizing Trade in Pakistan: A Policy Roadmap, presents some valuable research on the textile industry in Pakistan in terms of its…
A different kind of export
Pakistan has struggled in recent years to keep pace in the global export market. The textile sector, once a defining industry, has seen rapid growth in countries like Bangladesh, Vietnam…
Ties that bind
The cooperation between Pakistan and China in media and culture is deeply rooted in history, and strengthened by political, economic, and strategic collaborations. Diplomatic ties between the two countries were…
Pakistan as a global hub
In today’s hyper-connected world, the concept of airport cities, or aerotropolises, offers Pakistan a transformative opportunity to position itself as a global hub for innovation, economic activity, and cultural exchange.…
Heritage lost
LAST month, a beautiful heritage building on Karachi’s Campbell Street was torn down illegally. After the publication of news reports and social media alerts, the provincial authorities sprang into action.…
Tiresome tourism
The sun was setting over the ancient temples of Bali, Indonesia, casting a golden glow on the stone walls that had witnessed centuries of devotion. Some viral social media images…
Crushing Kashmir
Four years ago today, India arbitrarily revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under its constitution and transformed it into a union territory directly governed from Delhi in a…
Marvellous Swat
t is wonderful to write my weekly article while being present in the beautiful valley of Swat, which is also called the Switzerland of Pakistan. Located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP),…
