Anthropology
-
British Infrastructure Legacy in Pakistan-5
Mountains, passes and difficult terrain made tunnels essential, particularly in Balochistan and the North-West Frontier. These tunnels were not constructed…
Read More » -
British Infrastructure Legacy in Pakistan-4
The British objective was not purely agricultural. Irrigation increased agricultural production, created new settlements and markets, generated government revenue and…
Read More » -
British Infrastructure Legacy in Pakistan-3
On 14 August 1947, Pakistan inherited one of the most extensive railway systems in South Asia. The network connected Karachi…
Read More » -
British Infrastructure Legacy in Pakistan-2
When Pakistan emerged on the world map on August 14, 1947, it inherited an impressive, complex network of steel and…
Read More » -
British Infrastructure Legacy in Pakistan-1
British expansion across the subcontinent relied heavily on civil engineering to secure, administer, and economically develop the region. The infrastructure…
Read More » -
Feminization of Poverty in New Era
Various studies suggest that more than 47 million women will fall into extreme poverty. By Shakil Kalam | Bangladesh [The…
Read More » -
Where History Flows Through Ancient Sands
A journey from the ancient landscape of Upper Sindh to the historic town shaped by the Kalhoras, Talpurs, Pirs, canals…
Read More » -
The Price of Companionship
If public health authorities wish to tackle these zoonotic risks effectively, they must address both the human need for companionship…
Read More » -
Karachi: The Forgotten 12,000-Year Story
Scientific archaeological research tells us that human beings were living in the Karachi region at least 12,000 years ago. Long…
Read More » -
The People Behind the Stereotype
This article challenges the middle-class narrative that blames ordinary citizens for their own socio-economic deprivation. It highlights systemic class inequalities…
Read More »
