KE’s failed privatisation
When the KESC – now K-Electric – was privatised in 2005, we were told that privatising it would transform the ailing company and would bring new investment that would improve…
Tag: Karachi
Karachi, will the MQM survive without Altaf Hussain
Political uncertainty persist as the future of MQM hangs in balance Pakistan is very interesting place for the students of the political science and history. It is the place where…
Karachi Airport Attacked by Taliban Militants
30 people killed dozens injured mostly personal as the result of several hours gun battle The ferocious terrorist attack on the Karachi airport is a grim reminder of a state…
Polio Health Workers Under Fire
Low wages, nonpayment of salaries and increased militant attacks According to WHO, 33 polio workers have been killed and nine others injured between July 2012 and January 2014. Polio teams…
Political Situation in Pakistan
Brief Perspective The political, economic and social crisis has further deepened. The infighting among the different sections of ruling classes and state institutions has intensified. Tensions between civilian government, judiciary…
Work Places Or Death Chambers For Workers
Factory fire killed 300 workers, hundreds injured The garment factory inferno in Karachi’s Baldia Town, which took the lives of at least 275 workers, including a number of women and…
Violence Erupted in Karachi as Political Polarization Increasing
50 killed and more than 150 injured in Political Violence On 12th May 2007 Karachi saw the worst political violence in Pakistan in many years, over 50 people killed and…
Police Brutally Attacked the Peaceful Workers Demonstration in Karachi
TURCP Strongly Condemn the Police Brutality and Organized Solidarity Demonstration The workers of DADU and THATHA Sugar mills are protesting against the non payment of their dues. They organized a…