Blogs - Shujauddin Qureshi

Powerful South Asia Elections in 2024: Unveiling the Dynamics of Political Metamorphosis

The year 2024 is set to be pivotal for the South Asian subcontinent, with Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh gearing up for significant electoral exercises. Got independence from the British Raj on the same day (Bangladesh got it two times), these three nations, each with its unique political landscape, will witness the democratic fervour of millions […]

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Extraordinary 2022 Floods in Sindh and situation in 2023

By Shujauddin Qureshi The floods that hit Pakistan in August 2022 were the worst in its history, affecting more than 33 million people, destroying millions of homes, and killing thousands of people. The province of Sindh was among the hardest hit, with more than 80 per cent of its land submerged by floodwaters in many

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Ramazan 2023- Inflation’s Crushing Sting

By Shujauddin Qureshi Muslims observe a holy fast from dawn to sunset and engage in acts of devotion and almsgiving during the month of Ramazan. However, because of the rising costs of necessities, Ramazan also causes a lot of hardship and worry for many Pakistanis. In this blog post, we’ll look at some of the

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New Bus Service Could Be Cure for Karachi’s Commuter Woes in 21st Century

By Shujauddin Qureshi The inauguration of the Inter-District People’s Bus Service is a welcome decision for the people of Karachi (and Larkana). The ruling Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari inaugurated the new People’s Bus Service in Karachi on June 27, 2022, which would ply on Route-1 from Model Colony to Merryweather Tower (29.5

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Haleji Lake: Our Youth and Deadly COVID-19

During my last visit to Haleji Lake (Nov. 29), I found a group of youth (all male) busy shooting themselves with a DSL camera. All in their early 20s seemed students of a university. Interestingly all (about 6-7) were wearing the same dress with the same colour Shalwar Kameez. I just jokingly asked if they

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Mir’s Mini Forest: Discover the Lush Wonder 17 Km Away from Hyderabad

By Shujauddin Qureshi Just drive about 17 kilometres from Fateh Chowk Hyderabad towards Tando Muhammad Khan, and you can find a small green spot known as Mir’s Mini Forest along the road on the left side. A canal carrying fresh water drawn from Indus’s Kotri barrage is irrigating the land forest. An oasis between the

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Karachi Press Club Under Attack: Another Blow to Freedom of Press in July 2020

By Shujauddin Qureshi Paramilitary force Rangers raided Karachi Press Club premises on July 27, 2020, apparently for security reasons. But KPC Covering Body in a press release after its urgent meeting condemned the raid without any intimidation to the management of the club. Even though there might have been a threat alert in the Red

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Budget 2020-21: No new tax, less funds for social sector

By Shujauddin Qureshi Hammad Azhar, Federal Minster for Industries on Friday afternoon presented Rs7,294.9 billion federal budget 2020 -21 in the National Assembly amid the opposition’s hooting and pandemonium. The opposition members, mostly belonging to Pakistan Peoples Party, Pakistan Muslim League (N) and Muttahida Majlis-e-Ammal (MMA) were carrying banners in their hands with slogans inscribed

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