A timely analysis of Karachi’s public transit woes
Hasan and Raza pay attention to the finer details in ‘Karachi’s Public Transport: Origins, Evolution and Future Planning.’ The state of Karachi’s public transport system, or the lack thereof, hasWater Mafia and Governance in Karachi
Water provision is “more lucrative than drugs,” said one of the interviewees in our research in Karachi, Pakistan. Competition for control of the city’s water includes water mafias and formalDevelopment icons
The writer is an academic and researcher based in Karachi. TWO icons in the development sector passed away recently — Anwar Rashid on Jan 26 and Tasneem Ahmed Siddiqui onEx-civil servant, social activist Tasneem Siddiqui laid to rest
The funeral prayers of former top civil servant and social activist Tasneem Ahmad Siddiqui, who had passed away from a sudden cardiac arrest at the age of 82 early onLand supply
The writer is an academic and researcher based in Karachi. ON Jan 22, Google commemorated Perween Rahman’s 65th birthday. It was a commendable way of recognising the life and work
Aamdani k Mutbadil Zaraye Lyari Expressway ka Tajzaya
This book offers a critical analysis of the socio-economic impact of the Lyari Expressway, a major infrastructural project in Karachi. It explores how the development has reshaped the lives of
Planning Development Options for Karachi
Planning Development Options for Karachi by Arif Hasan explores various strategies for addressing the city’s complex urban challenges. The book offers a range of development options, focusing on sustainable, inclusive,
Participatory Development
Participatory Development by Arif Hasan emphasizes the importance of involving local communities in the planning and decision-making processes of urban development. The work advocates for a bottom-up approach, where communities
Livelihood Substitution: Case of Lyari Expressway
Livelihood Substitution: Case of Lyari Expressway by Arif Hasan examines the impact of the Lyari Expressway project on local livelihoods. The study highlights how the construction of the expressway led