Blogs from Arsalan Faruqi
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Is a Karachi uplift package the solution to the city’s woes?
Throwing cash at Sindh, hoping that it will reform itself, represents a short-sighted approach towards a larger issue
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Karachi, a story of neglect since time immemorial
The constant tussle between the provincial government and local bodies has resulted in complete chaos.
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Alamgir Khan should #FixIt more like an MNA and less like a rebel
As an MNA, he holds more clout and political strength than before, hence should come out of his street rallying mode.
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First Empress Market and Burnes Road, now wedding halls – Karachi is falling brick by brick
Without any alternatives, people will erect tents outside their homes to carry out their wedding festivities.
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Ali Raza Abidi – Another sane voice silenced in a city marred with blood
When it comes to nabbing street criminals who usually roam around on motor bikes, our law enforcers seem incapable.
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Understanding encroachment and why its end will be a breath of fresh air for Karachi
People will be displaced and many will go jobless but in the longer run, violations will come down significantly.
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If Lahore couldn't handle the rains, what hope does Karachi have?
When the immaculately-managed city of Lahore couldn’t bear the brunt of nature and was unprepared, how can Karachi?
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Dear Shehbaz Sharif, what makes you think “Karanchi” wants to be like Lahore?
Karachi is not the same as Lahore and it will not take the same things to build up this city. It has its own problems.
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What will it take for Karachi’s 20 million citizens to feel safe?
All bills and campaigns have failed miserably; the proof being the high crime rates despite the Rangers' presence.
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The rich and elite of Karachi can afford reverse osmosis plants and tankers every week, but we, the majority, cannot
For a person with a low income, paying 10-15,000 for one tanker which lasts for less than a week is next to impossible
Recent Contributors
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Sara Raza
The writer is a lawyer based in Karachi. She is a strong advocate of women empowerment and gender equality and is interested in gender justice and women’s rights. She tweets at @sara_raza7.
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Fareeha Shamim
The writer is a a Research Associate currently working at the Strategic Studies Institute Islamabad (SSII). She graduated with a degree in International Relations and Economics with a focus in International Ethics from Mount Holyoke College. She tweets at @FareehaShamim_.
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Uzma Farooq
The author is an advocate for Sindh High Court and has been practicing since 2013
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Syed Zain Jaffery
The author holds a Masters degree from NUST, Islamabad and writes about current affairs and politics.
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Laila A Cassum & Dr Saniya Sabzwari
Laila Akber Cassum: The writer is a senior instructor at Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery, Karachi. She has a special interest in geriatric care, critical care and teaching and learning pedagogies. Her current work is on online migration of nursing education.
Dr Saniya Sabzwari: The writer is a Fellow of the American Board of Family Medicine and an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the Aga Khan University Hospital Karachi, Pakistan. She has a special interest in community mental health, health education and geriatrics.
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Bilal Anwar
The writer has a background in strategic studies from the National Defence University, Islamabad. He has a keen interest in topics relating to political science, international affairs and security studies.
