Policy perspective
AFTER vacillating for five years, Sindh has finally nailed a water policy. The document needs some editorial brushwork but is otherwise fairly comprehensive. The policy has tried to encapsulate the…
K-IV imbroglio
IF the success of a project were to be judged by the number of times it has been inaugurated then the Greater Karachi Water Supply Scheme Phase IV (K-IV) would…
Distribution of resources among federation, provinces and local governments
History is replete with evidence that economics is the underlying basis of most political actions and reactions. In the case of states that are governed as a federation such as…
Water sustainability in Pakistan – I
The following are excerpts from State Bank of Pakistan's annual report "The State of Pakistan's Economy" 2016-17: 7.1 Overview Water is a crucial resource for the livelihood of people and sustained…
Awaiting orders
IF court orders are not obeyed, they are not worth the paper they are written on. By extension, judges who pass these orders which are ignored are exposed as less…
Climate-friendly city
WORLD leaders gather in Glasgow, Scotland, for the COP26 meet, discussing ways to tackle the climate change threat, a phenomenon respecting no territorial boundaries. A country like Pakistan, contributing little…
Karachi: economic powerhouse
Two news items last week prompted me to write on the economy of Karachi, the country’s largest city and its economic hub. These are: * The data relating to exports…
Delays in resolution of power sector issues – bad signals for future investment
Delays in the resolution of the lingering deadlock between K-Electric and the Federal Government over the company’s receivables and payables is jeopardizing future investment in the company’s infrastructure in addition…
Investing in Karachi
Karachi, often referred to as a city of dreams and opportunities, is home to around 20 million people. It is a metropolis that welcomes everyone with open arms. According to…
Spotlight on Karachi
The four-party agreement on Karachi — encompassing the PPP, MQM, PTI and NDMA — is a welcome development. Reportedly, the agreement is limited to ‘cleaning up’ the drains and the…
