Flood-slammed Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city, could face worsening urban inundations in coming years, in part as the South Asian monsoon shifts, climate scientists have warned. The winds that drive Pakistan’s…
After the show of force by the 11-party Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) in Gujranwala and Karachi, what the near future holds for the country is likely to become a topic…
The metropolitan city of Karachi – also known as the city of lights – with its multilingual demography holds key strategic importance in terms of trade, business, education and health.…
THESE past few weeks have been eventful ones for Karachi’s denizens. Several fires broke out in commercial establishments, production facilities, residential locations and hutments. Families of owners and staff were…
IN recent days, Karachi dwellers have witnessed several incidents of fire. The busy Saddar area experienced major blazes. More than 300 shops and establishments were gutted in one market, reportedly causing a…
The city of Karachi was once rated as one of the best and cleanest cities of Asia. Its streets were cleaned every morning and garbage collected. It was a city…
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…
Karachi, the largest metropolis of Pakistan is a city of contrasts. It boasts some of the tallest skyscrapers and largest industrial zones in the country, and simultaneously more than a…
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…
