The Sindh Bar Council has called for the removal of Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori, alleging that political activities at the Governor House violate the Constitution and threaten provincial unity. Sindh Bar Council Demands Governor’s Removal The demand came during the 109th meeting of the Sindh Bar Council on February 21, where members approved a resolution … Read more
Karachi’s Transit Revolution: Beyond Buses, Towards a Smart Mobility Future Karachi, a megacity grappling with chronic congestion, is embarking on a significant expansion of its public transportation network. Recent initiatives – from extending double-decker bus services and launching intra-district routes to accelerating the Red Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project – represent more than just … Read more
The Criminalization of Dissent: Pakistan’s Crackdown on Activism Signals a Global Trend Over 700 human rights defenders are currently facing criminalization globally, a figure that’s quietly, yet alarmingly, doubled in the last decade. The recent 17-year imprisonment of Pakistani human rights activist Imaan Mazari, alongside fellow activist Ali Hadi, for social media posts, isn’t an … Read more
The Gul Plaza Fire: A Harbinger of Urban Safety Crises in the Age of Unregulated Growth Over 67 lives have been lost in the recent fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza, a tragedy compounded by years of lax safety regulations and unchecked building modifications. But this isn’t simply a local disaster; it’s a stark warning. Globally, … Read more
The death toll from a fire at a shopping plaza in Karachi, Pakistan, is expected to rise after the discovery of body parts believed to belong to over a dozen people, officials said Wednesday. Karachi Shopping Plaza Fire Searchers reached a shop within Gul Plaza in Karachi where many had sought refuge during Saturday’s blaze. … Read more
A massive fire swept through a multistory shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, late Saturday, killing at least three people and injuring about a dozen others, according to police and rescue officials. Karachi Mall Fire Kills At Least Three Firefighters and rescue workers responded to Gul Plaza shortly after 10 p.m. local time after receiving reports … Read more
Pakistan’s Constitutional Crossroads: Beyond Protests, Towards a Fragile Federalism Over 70% of Pakistan’s constitutional amendments have been enacted during periods of non-democratic rule, a pattern that continues to fuel deep-seated distrust in the political process. Recent challenges to the 26th and 27th Amendments, coupled with escalating protests and judicial challenges, aren’t simply about specific legislative … Read more
Dengue Fever Outbreak in Pakistan: Rising Toll and Urgent Concerns Islamabad, Pakistan – A surge in dengue fever cases is sweeping across Pakistan, particularly in the Sindh province, leading to a rising death toll and overwhelming healthcare facilities. Recent reports indicate at least 36 fatalities linked to the mosquito-borne illness, with hundreds of new infections … Read more