The biggest concern is the urban-based contributing factors responsible for altering the global climate

Once lush green spaces of areas such as Malir are being defiled as unplanned urban sprawl encroaches upon their domain

Hashmi works with children often, particularly children from marginalised communities.

Karachi - despite supporting a precious marine ecology - does not have any aquamarine centres or theme parks

Untreated municipal waste and industrial pollution is causing undetermined amounts of damage

It can never materialise in Karachi unless there is a realisation of the need to plan for the common man

One major challenge that govt constantly faces is to provide housing, and land tenure to the migrating communities.

A positive service provider and service receiver relationship is not present in the city.

It is the financial heart of Pakistan, supports its largest industrial and services sector base.

Investments in wind and solar energy can help make the city become more ‘green’