Broadsheet Government Transparency
What’s at Stake In early 2021, news emerged about a problematic agreement between NAB and an asset recovery firm it had hired, Broadsheet LLC. A few clauses of the agreement
Deadly Amoeba in water
What’s at Stake Last year several deaths were reported in Karachi from a deadly ‘’brain eating” amoeba present in water. This contamination can be caused by a lack of proper
Billboards
What’s at Stake The practice of placing billboards around public spaces is risky as it puts people at risk of injury and even death. This is even though the Supreme
Bancassurance
What’s at Stake The State Bank of Pakistan allows banks to practice sale’s tactics that are far from transparent. In selling banking insurance, they often don’t actively disclose deductions in
Foreign Gift
What’s at Stake All gifts presented by foreign dignitaries to state functionaries, including Presidents and Prime Ministers, belong to the state. They become part of the state’s Toshakhana and in
65th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference
What’s at Stake The 65th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference took place this summer in Halifax, NS, Canada. It was reported that a 25-member delegation travelled to Canada, accompanied by family members.
Foreign Aid
What’s at Stake Over the years the Government of Pakistan has been in receipt of exponential amounts of foreign aid, in the form of loans, grants etc. for development purposes.
National Disaster Management Authority’s Involvement in Karachi’s Urban Flooding
What’s at Stake Following massive and large-scale flooding in Karachi in 2022, the Federal Government directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) to clear
Urban Flooding in Karachi
What’s at Stake The city of Karachi is prone to massive urban flooding, especially during the monsoon season each year. This is owing, in large part, to poor urban planning,
Public Transport in Karachi
What’s at Stake Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city with an estimated population of over 22 million does not have a functioning government sponsored public transport system. Over the years there have