Stories by Dr Noman Ahmed

The writer is an academic and researcher based in Karachi.

Dr Noman Ahmed
Sizzling cities

Sizzling cities

Holistic solutions are needed to combat the heat. Published 10 Jul, 2026 07:11am
Two-wheel dangers

Two-wheel dangers

Most fatal traffic accidents in Karachi involve motorbikes. Published 21 Apr, 2026 07:36am
The urban cost of war

The urban cost of war

Military structures, communication channels and financial hubs make cities vulnerable to war damage. Published 03 Apr, 2026 06:31am
A dream turned sour?

A dream turned sour?

The visionary that he was, Jinnah applied a scientific approach to achieve reforms that the emerging state of Pakistan needed. Updated 23 Mar, 2026 10:46am
HEC’s tough task

HEC’s tough task

The new HEC chair must safeguard university autonomy. Updated 23 Feb, 2026 09:08am
Shelterless & cold

Shelterless & cold

Harsh winters are an emergency for those without homes. Published 22 Jan, 2026 08:10am
Road hazards

Road hazards

There is no concept of pedestrian safety on Karachi’s roads. Published 15 Dec, 2025 05:53am
Planning proposals

Planning proposals

Nine points are fundamental to urban planning. Published 04 Nov, 2025 08:01am
Beyond myths

Beyond myths

Confusion clouds the state of affairs in Karachi. Published 07 Oct, 2025 06:52am
Bracing for impact

Bracing for impact

Prompt measures could have minimised the disaster impact. Published 23 Aug, 2025 07:26am
Structural crash

Structural crash

Construction materials must be standardised to ensure durability. Published 10 Jul, 2025 07:47am
Urban reforms

Urban reforms

Consultation is vital for any meaningful planning effort. Published 03 May, 2025 05:41am
A new vision of nationhood

A new vision of nationhood

Pakistan cannot survive on outdated rhetoric; it needs a redefined vision of nationhood that is well-grounded in contemporary...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
Perilous traffic

Perilous traffic

Urgent reforms are needed to prevent death on the roads. Published 19 Feb, 2025 06:35am
New expressway

New expressway

Expressways largely cater to the elite. Published 23 Jan, 2025 07:24am
Mobility woes

Mobility woes

Not all locations in Karachi are evenly served by transport projects. Published 31 Dec, 2024 08:21am
Jinnah and Bengal: Some perspectives

Jinnah and Bengal: Some perspectives

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
Municipal affairs

Municipal affairs

Quetta’s natural land assets must be protected. Published 23 Nov, 2024 08:31am

Shoring up local finances

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