Arif Hasan

A city’s needs

It is essential to meet market demands and preserve a city’s sanity. Published 20 Apr, 2025 07:29am

KARACHI’S WRONG HIGH-RISE OPTION

Housing is not just a social right but can be the best way to fight urban poverty as well. Published 02 Mar, 2025 06:12am

Now what?

A ‘Greater Israel’ will consist of a population which is solidly against Israel. Updated 16 Jan, 2025 11:26am

Key takeaways

The Israelis have been taught to see the Arabs as barbarians. Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:38am

Mapping cities

The necessity for building infrastructure should be identified. Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:20am

Facing homelessness

All beaches should be accessible to the fishing communities. Published 29 Jul, 2024 06:21am

A DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR KARACHI 2047

Karachi’s new master plan must take into consideration a whole world of local and global, social, economic and technological change to address the myriad and complex issues plaguing the city. Updated 23 Jun, 2024 12:24pm

The CJP and Karachi hawkers

Many Asian and European cities have street markets which coexist not only with pedestrians but also with vehicular traffic Updated 10 May, 2024 12:41pm

Towards the end

Europe has dismantled its own value system. Published 23 Apr, 2024 08:48am

ORIGINS OF THE OPP SANITATION PROGRAMME

The low-cost sanitation programme has now become famous worldwide for how it involves poor communities in upgrading their own settlements. Updated 31 Mar, 2024 11:16am

Gaza war impact

Years of anti-Arab and anti-Muslim propaganda have been blunted. Published 09 Mar, 2024 07:17am

Greater Israel

Israel has used religion in trying to create legitimacy for expansion. Published 17 Feb, 2024 06:50am

The disappeared

The bodies of many of the missing are found in deserted spots. Published 30 Dec, 2023 06:39am

Palestine conflict

Hundreds of thousands of young people are demanding a ceasefire. Updated 21 Nov, 2023 08:41am

Afghan refugees

The repatriation has divided the progressives of Sindh. Published 13 Nov, 2023 08:45am

Future in jeopardy

Fair rehabilitation is needed for Pakistan Quarters residents. Published 09 Oct, 2023 08:08am

Political culture

What can society do to deal with Zia’s legacy? Published 19 Sep, 2023 07:56am

Coordination is key

Our country is in the midst of a major civil-civil war. Updated 06 Sep, 2023 09:31am

THE CHANGING STATUS OF KARACHI’S WOMEN

The people, neighbourhoods and public spaces of Karachi have undergone a radical transformation over the past seven decades. Updated 13 Aug, 2023 11:37am

IS THE JUDICIARY AGAINST THE POOR?

Court rulings against encroachments in Karachi provide a glimpse into how the judicial system impacts the lives of the economically disadvantaged. Updated 04 Jun, 2023 05:52pm