Stories by Muhammed Toheed

Pakistan's heat future is already here. Updated 22 Jun, 2026 12:11pm

The intersection of climate change and internal displacement presents a complex array of challenges, both immediate and long-term term for cities and for the people who are forced to migrate to them. Updated 01 Sep, 2025 04:19pm

The disproportionate cost of climate change is not limited to class but also seeps into gender, where women, girls and transgenders face a higher risk. Updated 20 May, 2025 01:00pm

The perceived lack of attention to quality in the construction process has led to accusations that the contractors prioritised personal financial gain over the welfare of the public. Published 21 Sep, 2023 10:43am

Taking heatwaves seriously is important, but addressing sustained chronic heat exposure is particularly critical. Published 06 Jul, 2023 11:28am

Strong data leads to efficient planning; a lack of it can lead to marginalisation, both economically and politically. Published 01 May, 2023 03:20pm

From the Local Government Act of 2001 to the recent amendment, it seems that the transfer of power to the lower level is in reverse gear. Updated 16 Feb, 2023 01:35pm

It has become increasingly difficult to find cover — natural or synthetic — in the concrete jungle of Karachi. Updated 29 May, 2022 03:14pm

Will the new project, to cost a whopping Rs27.5 billion, solve Karachi’s traffic issues or simply lead to environmental disaster? Updated 18 Mar, 2022 12:32pm