In a province where broken roads, rotting garbage, parched taps and overcrowded buses dominate the urban landscape, the Sindh government's decision to roll out Ajrak-themed number plates feels both tone-deaf and misplaced. While the cultural significance of Ajrak is undeniable, using it as a cosmetic overlay for a decaying transport system is, at best, a distraction and, at worst, a smokescreen.

The criticism from opposition parties over this move is not without merit. With only 400 buses to serve Karachi's 35........

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