Dr Noman Ahmed

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
Gwadar development

Gwadar development

The overall progress of this port city appears stymied. Published 28 Oct, 2024 07:41am
Roof of dignity

Roof of dignity

Lessons must be learnt from earlier resettlement efforts. Published 22 Aug, 2024 08:33am
Urban flooding

Urban flooding

Storm drains in Karachi no longer work well. Published 25 Jul, 2024 07:49am
Poor livability

Poor livability

The EIU’s recent ranking of Karachi is not surprising. Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:13am
Quetta transport

Quetta transport

Distances are increasing with the passage of time. Published 15 Jun, 2024 08:31am
Governance matters

Governance matters

Vested interests do not want to follow a valid city plan for Karachi. Published 18 May, 2024 06:54am
Lethal streets

Lethal streets

Authorities must focus on enhancing the training and fitness of cops and jettison political ‘recommendations’ to appease constituents. Updated 19 Apr, 2024 09:41am
Gwadar calamity

Gwadar calamity

It will take much effort before lives can be rebuilt. Updated 06 Mar, 2024 08:01pm
VC hiring challenge

VC hiring challenge

It is truly appalling how many mediocre souls are allowed to sail through smoothly to the post of vice chancellor. Updated 23 Feb, 2024 10:43am
Exam imbroglio

Exam imbroglio

The examination system needs an urgent overhaul. Published 08 Feb, 2024 07:09am
Urban growth

Urban growth

Parties must reveal their approach to urbanisation. Published 27 Jan, 2024 10:08am

Karachi’s tax dilemma

The imposition of municipal utility charges is likely to divide the city into ‘have’ and ‘have not’ divisions Published 08 Jan, 2024 08:13am