The author is Chairperson of Department of Architecture and Planning at NED University, Karachi. He can be reached at nomaniconn@gmail.com
The next local government in Sindh should bring peace and harmony to the province, and not generate further schisms
The revised ordinance is not the first attempt at curtailing the role and powers of the HEC
Should we begin a national debate about the form and format of engaging students in political discourse?
On the Corruption Perception Index, Pakistan slid down three places, from 117 in 2018 to 120 in 2019
A political debate must be generated in the parliament and provincial assemblies around the findings of PSLM
The vested interests in Karachi are too strong and their claims on resources too large to leave much for the ordinary citizen
The city needs a well-planned, coordinated effort to drain rainwater during the monsoon
It is vital to review the status and performance of trade unions in fulfilling their desired roles for the workers they represent
Our economic and social development needs a conceptual rethink
Though construction of tall buildings presents affordable housing opportunities, development challenges need to be examined properly
What does a sustainable, environmentally- friendly Pakistani city look like?
Waste management in Karachi faces challenges that demand appropriate attention from the concerned quarters
Students and their parents must make informed choices while deciding about undergraduate programmes
Safe drinking water is still a pipedream in Karachi -- the reasons behind the crisis are tanker mafias and poor water distribution network
The different malpractices in board exams need to be addressed on an emergency basis to stem the rot
It is vocally announced by the government that access to housing for common people shall become most convenient and flexible. The realities,...
Attempts to undo the wrongs done in Karachi’s urban development
Students and their parents must make informed choices while deciding about undergraduate programmes
Analysing the phenomena of prevailing corruption and the way forward
While it is wise to take a proactive stance at the global level in the climate change initiatives, it is extremely important to mitigate the local...
