On urban governance, the rule of law, and the challenges facing Karachi and Pakistan.
Governance, 2024
Karachi generates a disproportionate share of Pakistan's revenue, yet receives a fraction of the development allocation it deserves. This is not a coincidence, it is a policy failure.
Rule of Law, 2024
The gap between having a legal right and being able to exercise it defines the real justice crisis in Pakistan's cities.
Development, 2024
Roads, drainage, water supply, and connectivity: the basics have been deferred for decades. Getting them right is the starting point.
Governance, 2024
The Interior Committee has a mandate to scrutinise security, policing, and internal governance. This assembly must use it.
Development, 2024
Ration drives, community kitchens, and welfare visits during Ramadan are not events. They are the baseline of what a representative owes their constituency.
Rule of Law, 2024
When law enforcement operates outside due process, particularly against elected representatives, it is not just an individual wrong. It undermines democratic legitimacy.