Monthly Archives: April, 2021
Plans on Paper
Transport woes featured in all five of Karachi’s development plans but their recommendations were rarely implemented
Jumping the Gun
The cabinet’s decision to scuttle the EEC’s proposal to allow certain imports from India, until there was progress on the Kashmir front, is a glaring example of the confusion that prevails in the PTI government’s policy on Kashmir
City of Blights
Still the beating heart of Pakistan, Karachi is in dire need of salvation
One Big Mess
If an integrated approach is not adopted to address the problem of solid waste, the next spell of rain will again lead to flooding and disaster in Karachi
The Past is Another City
A walk down memory lane recalls clean, safe streets, friendly neighbourhoods, and a vibrant metropolis
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Pakistan’s Choices Amid Global Isolation & Economic Fragmentation
Growing trade restrictions may reverse economic integration and undermine...
Varying Regional Penchants
In the first-half of 2023, some interesting developments in...
India’s UNSC Reform Agenda Amidst Regional Intricacies
The unresolved border disputes, past military interventions, and alleged espionage activities raise alarm bells about India's ability to contribute to regional stability. Moreover, its tendency to adopt an assertive stance rather than addressing these issues transparently further clouds its credentials in global security affairs.
Islam’s Power of Patience, Forgiveness
Holy Qur'an's ethical heartbeats resonated within the very social milieu of its revelation, intertwining religious, moral, and legal obligations under the vast expanse of God's will.