Karachi’s monsoon season brings a brief respite from the heat, with overcast skies and cooler temperatures offering much-appreciated relief from the otherwise very hot summers. In 2022, Karachi came to a standstill as relentless monsoon rain drowned the city in chaos – flooded streets, collapsed infrastructure, widespread power outages due to urban flooding, and tragic […]
Celebrating Champions of Change
In the vibrant and ever-evolving city of Karachi, where innovation thrives and progress knows no bounds, numerous organizations work tirelessly to uplift communities, drive change, and create a better future. Among the city’s bustling streets and towering buildings, these unsung heroes dedicate themselves to addressing critical social challenges, often without seeking recognition. Safety is the […]
Investing in Renewables and Efficiency
As an electricity consumer, I have long been acquainted with the critical juncture of Pakistan’s energy trajectory. It seems to be an ongoing one and now with an ever-increasing population and rapid industrialization, the web stands to become more complex. Energy demand continues to rise, with chronic energy shortages, environmental degradation, and reliance on fossil […]
Pakistani Women Leading Digital Transformation
“Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The Gender Snapshot 2022″ presents the latest evidence on gender equality across all 17 Goals, calling out the long road ahead to achieve gender equality. It emphasizes the interlinkages among the goals, the pivotal force gender equality plays in driving progress across the SDGs, and women and girls’ central […]
Electrical Hazard Awareness Leads to Safer Households
Karachi has always been prone to issues related to administrative governance, incidents are often triggered due to poor planning and negligence of infrastructural development. Faulty/ill-maintained electrical equipment, frequent repair and maintenance of roads, and illegal connections with loose wiring, all contribute to inconvenience for the citizens. These incidents are totally avoidable given there is widespread […]