The author is Chairperson of Department of Architecture and Planning at NED University, Karachi. He can be reached at nomaniconn@gmail.com
Encroachments by government departments, including police, must be done away with
We must not leave our Baloch brothers and sisters alone in these trying times
Workers’ unions face imposed restrictions as well internal strife
The perception of a decent life is impossible to achieve without access to proper housing
Winning an election and sitting in the council hall alone should not be the end for a municipal councillor
Karachi has seen urban development that profits a few at the cost of many
Urban planning is key to disaster preparedness. Karachi has had many plans prepared but rarely have those been implemented effectively
Political parties and ethnic groups, among others, have voiced concerns regarding the census
Despite instances of token change, Karachi is set in its usual pall of gloom
What will the local governments do if they have no control on vital urban and regional affairs?
