Dr Noman Ahmed

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Pakistan cannot survive on outdated rhetoric; it needs a redefined vision of nationhood that is well-grounded in contemporary...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

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

New expressway

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

Mobility woes

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

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

Revisiting Karachi’s marble potential

Sindh’s Marble City promises growth but must tackle mining, logistics, and power challenges for success. Published 16 Dec, 2024 09:31am

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

Gwadar development

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

Cataloguing the real estate sector

Computerised record-keeping can eliminate deceit, encourage transparency, enhance property tax collection. Updated 07 Oct, 2024 08:14am

URBANISM: COPING WITH KARACHI’S KILLER TRAFFIC

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

Roof of dignity

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

Urban flooding

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

Poor livability

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

Long-term planning framework needed for development

Sustainability relies on a people-centric development approach instead of ad hoc schemes. Published 24 Jun, 2024 09:43am

Revitalising development planning

Sustainability relies on a people-centric development approach instead of ad hoc schemes. Updated 24 Jun, 2024 09:41am

Quetta transport

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

Governance matters

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

Developing Karachi’s faulty wants over needs

Costly and superficial development projects continue to disappoint citizens. Published 22 Apr, 2024 07:18am

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