The recent release of the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) brings into focus the multifaceted nature of poverty in Pakistan. According to estimates based on surveys from 2017-22, about 21.5% of the population in Pakistan experiences severe multidimensional poverty, while an additional 12.9%
The theme for this year’s World Population Day — which falls today (July 11) — is ‘Unleashing the power of gender equality: Uplifting the voices of women and girls to unlock our world’s infinite possibilities’. The theme recognizes the crucial link between
The Sindh Transport Department fined 79 drivers of intercity passenger buses on Monday for illegally using compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders. The action was taken across the province. The transport department imposed fines of Rs56,600 on 79
KARACHI: With the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) led Sindh government nearing the end of its five-year constitutional term, it leaves behind a legacy of the provincial examination boards plagued with misadministration and ad hocism. During the PPP’s previous tenure, 2013-2018, the controlling authority
KARACHI: City Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab and his deputy Salman Abdullah Murad on Saturday conducted a series of visits to various areas to assess the efficacy of water drainage systems and issued instructions to initiate drainage operations. The Sindh Solid Waste Management Board
A petroleum company has taken a significant step towards reducing plastic waste and promoting environmentally friendly practices by introducing a plastic-infused road in Karachi. In a statement released on Monday, Shell Pakistan announced its collaboration with start-up BRR Enterprises and the local
KARACHI: Eight prisoners were released from different jails of the province after the Sindh government announced a remission of 120 days, or four months, in the sentence of all convicted prisoners on account of Eidul Azha on Wednesday, officials said. They said
Mr. Arif Hasan, an Urban Planner, explains the basic problems of drainage in Karachi city. From heavy monsoon rains leading to widespread flooding, to poorly-maintained infrastructure and a lack of investment in flood prevention measures, Karachi faces a number of challenges when
In this video, the Member Judicial-I, Mr. Arshad Noor Khan, sheds light on the devastating impact of the floods of 2022 on the socio-economic situation in the affected areas of Sindh. He highlighted the lack of basic necessities such as food, shelter,
Karachi’s Urban Flooding is a report by Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) in which they debated about the different solutions to stop flooding in Karachi. This report does not include the perspectives of the political parties active in the city, nor does