Dr Noman Ahmed
Consultation is vital for any meaningful planning effort.
Published 03 May, 2025 05:41am
Pakistan cannot survive on outdated rhetoric; it needs a redefined vision of nationhood that is well-grounded in contemporary...
Published 23 Mar, 2025 01:21pm
Urgent reforms are needed to prevent death on the roads.
Published 19 Feb, 2025 06:35am
Expressways largely cater to the elite.
Published 23 Jan, 2025 07:24am
Not all locations in Karachi are evenly served by transport projects.
Published 31 Dec, 2024 08:21am
In August this year, the winds of change blew away Sheikh Hasina’s regime in Bangladesh (former East Pakistan). A...
Published 25 Dec, 2024 10:05am
Sindh’s Marble City promises growth but must tackle mining, logistics, and power challenges for success.
Published 16 Dec, 2024 09:31am
Quetta’s natural land assets must be protected.
Published 23 Nov, 2024 08:31am
Provinces extending their operational boundary instead of delegating funds keeps cities and smaller urban centres from becoming financially autonomous.
Updated 04 Nov, 2024 09:58am
The overall progress of this port city appears stymied.
Published 28 Oct, 2024 07:41am
Computerised record-keeping can eliminate deceit, encourage transparency, enhance property tax collection.
Updated 07 Oct, 2024 08:14am
The chaotic traffic in Pakistan’s biggest city is more than just a problem of reckless driving — it’s a reflection of systemi
Published 01 Sep, 2024 08:53am
Lessons must be learnt from earlier resettlement efforts.
Published 22 Aug, 2024 08:33am
Storm drains in Karachi no longer work well.
Published 25 Jul, 2024 07:49am
The EIU’s recent ranking of Karachi is not surprising.
Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:13am
Sustainability relies on a people-centric development approach instead of ad hoc schemes.
Published 24 Jun, 2024 09:43am
Sustainability relies on a people-centric development approach instead of ad hoc schemes.
Updated 24 Jun, 2024 09:41am
Distances are increasing with the passage of time.
Published 15 Jun, 2024 08:31am
Vested interests do not want to follow a valid city plan for Karachi.
Published 18 May, 2024 06:54am
Costly and superficial development projects continue to disappoint citizens.
Published 22 Apr, 2024 07:18am