Stories by Dawar Shoaib

Karachi’s collective trauma

Karachi’s collective trauma

On Sharea Faisal, the drive is smooth and uninterrupted. But on University Road, it feels as if my flight has been abruptly thrown into violent turbulence. Not even a kilometre in, and fatigue has already begun to set in. Updated 25 Apr, 2026 08:03am
Karachi roads in tatters after rains

Karachi roads in tatters after rains

Not a single artery spared from damage, with vehicles trapped in potholes, motorcyclists skidding on fractured stretches. Updated 25 Aug, 2025 10:33am