The current and continuing collapse of economic and social fabric/ structure of the largest city of the country is a matter of grave severity. Any further prolongation of this neglect will mean an assurance of the development of the ruins of Karachi, resulting in ‘Moenjodaro-II’. Today, there is hardly any street that hasn’t been dug up.

The entire city gives the look of an archaeological site. Travel within the city has become a nightmare. The traffic snarls, even tortoise moves faster than the vehicles in the city. The traffic jams are endless.

Traffic management is a pity. Lawlessness of its citizens and a general abdication of responsibility by the law enforcers add to the woes of the city.

All the upscale and posh areas of the city are in perpetual “repair and maintenance “. (God alone knows what is being set right, because nothing is visible). That city is Karachi, once considered and recognised as the “city of lights” and “Paris of Asia (or south Asia)”. For this decline and decay, who is willing to take responsibility? Or who should be held responsible?

In the years, 2028- 2029, the largest city of Pakistan, Karachi, will celebrate its 300th year anniversary of founding. It was in 1729 AD (296 years back) that the township was established by Seth Bhoju Mal. He developed the city as a replica of Bombay. Until the takeover by the British in 1854, when it was converted into a port city, Karachi was largely a Hindu city; they were dominant and majority component of the........

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