On October 17, 2018, the Supreme Court of Pakistan ordered the removal of all billboards and hoardings from public properties, including overhead bridges, service lanes and pedestrian pathways and overheads,…
A metropolis usually features neat sidewalks, clean pavements, planned housing and efficient installation of utility infrastructure. Once known for all of these, Karachi is no longer a comfortable city to…
IN an impressive ceremony last month, a new bus service was launched in Karachi to address the difficulties of commuters. Officials said the buses would ply on seven routes. Operations…
The Karachi-walas of the 1960s and '70s recall with joy their travel to works and for leisure by the Circular Railway. This mode of travel with dignity and comfort was…
Craftsman Mohammad Zakir, 35, who lives in a low-lying area of Orangi Town, does not recall the authorities ever cleaning out the stormwater drain serving his neighbourhood. Thorani Goth in…
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…
ACCORDING to media reports and the World Bank website, the Bank has approved a multimillion-dollar loan for six projects in Karachi. These include $40m for making the Karachi Water and…
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…
COLONIAL masters created powerful allies by bestowing upon them large tracts of lands in various parts of the subcontinent in exchange for their unconditional loyalty and services in times of…
Governments in Pakistan should not be judged on what promises they make; judge them on their actions. Our country is a story of tall promises which were never meant to…
