Karachi

Author : Laurent Gayer
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199354443

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Karachi by Laurent Gayer Pdf

With an official population approaching fifteen million, Karachi is one of the largest cities in the world. It is also the most violent. Since the mid-1980s, it has endured endemic political conflict and criminal violence, which revolve around control of the city and its resources (votes, land and bhatta-"protection" money). These struggles for the city have become ethnicized. Karachi, often referred to as a "Pakistan in miniature," has become increasingly fragmented, socially as well as territorially. Despite this chronic state of urban political warfare, Karachi is the cornerstone of the economy of Pakistan. Gayer's book is an attempt to elucidate this conundrum. Against journalistic accounts describing Karachi as chaotic and ungovernable, he argues that there is indeed order of a kind in the city's permanent civil war. Far from being entropic, Karachi's polity is predicated upon organisational, interpretative and pragmatic routines that have made violence "manageable" for its populations. Whether such "ordered disorder" is viable in the long term remains to be seen, but for now Karachi works despite-and sometimes through-violence.

Author : Mansoor Bin Tahnoon Al Nehayan
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2016-02-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781443889346

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Karachi in the Twenty-First Century by Mansoor Bin Tahnoon Al Nehayan Pdf

The forces of globalisation are indiscriminate – they enable those who pursue good and those who pursue evil. The changes brought about by globalisation affect all segments of society, all walks of life, all political parties, all religions, all ethnic groups, and all countries. Sometimes they occur in the most unexpected ways and yield complex results that appear to be mystifying and intractable, at least on the surface. This book describes how the forces of globalisation have descended upon Karachi and exacerbated local and regional problems to the point where the city is teetering on the brink of chaos. Karachi is geographically, politically, and culturally situated in the context of modern Pakistan, but is a global city affected by global forces, many of which challenge the state’s power and authority. The lessons of Karachi are important for both its present and its future, and they can serve as a cautionary tale for other global cities. Karachi is vitally important to Pakistan. While Islamabad is the country’s capital, Karachi is the most important financial centre in the country. It is the centre of banking, industry, economic activity and trade. Many of Pakistan’s largest corporations are based in Karachi, including entertainment, arts, fashion, medical research, the automotive industry, shipping, textiles, advertising, publishing, and software development. Karachi is also home to Pakistan’s main seaport and two of the largest ports in the region, the Port of Karachi and Port Bin Qasim.

Author : Sabiah Askari
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781443884501

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Studies on Karachi by Sabiah Askari Pdf

The conference on Karachi in 2013 was the first event arranged by a newly-created body, The Karachi Conference Foundation, designed to deliberate on all aspects of the city’s life. This book, bringing together the papers presented at the Conference, represents a landmark in scholarship on the mega-city and its issues. It is always a matter of great interest to see how certain societies have developed, starting out as Stone Age sites and flourishing as throbbing urban centres. While not every stage of this process is always documented, the records of remnants collected often help in painting a portrait that provides insights into this transformation. This is what Studies on Karachi does. Lay readers and scholars in a range of different disciplines with an interest in how a sleepy settlement in the late medieval period developed into a mega-city will find this book particularly useful. What emerges from the various chapters is the depiction of a city that, despite its vibrancy, is afflicted with numerous problems, ranging from poor planning to colossal mismanagement. Women, marginalized communities, neglected areas, issues of planning and development, and the history, and the anthropology of Karachi are all particular foci of attention throughout the book.

Author : The World Bank
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781464812125

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Transforming Karachi into a Livable and Competitive Megacity by The World Bank Pdf

The Karachi City Diagnostic attempts to present detailed data on the economy, livability and key urban services of the city. It also proposes pathways towards the transformation of Karachi into a more livable, inclusive and economically competitive city by outlining and prioritizing key policy actions.

Author : Nichola Khan
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780190869786

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Cityscapes of Violence in Karachi by Nichola Khan Pdf

Karachi is a city framed in the popular imagination by violence, be it criminality and gangsterism or political factionalism. That perception also dominates literary, cinematic and scholarly representations and discussions of this great metropolis. By commenting in different ways on the trials and tribulations of Karachi and Pakistan, the contributors to this innovative book on the city build on past writings to say something new or different -- to make their reader re-think how they understand the processes at work in this vast urban space. They scrutinise Karachi's diverse neighborhoods to show how violence is manifested locally and citywide into protest drinking, social and religious movements, class and cosmopolitanism, gang wars, and how it affects the fractured lives of militants and journalists, among others. Oral history and memoir feature strongly in the volume as do insights gleaned from anthropology and political science

Author : Arif Pervaiz,Perween Rahman,Arif Hasan
Publisher : IIED
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Sanitation
ISBN : 9781843697121

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Lessons from Karachi by Arif Pervaiz,Perween Rahman,Arif Hasan Pdf

Author : Imtiaz Ahmad
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2023-11-17
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781527531598

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Ethnic Issues in the Press of Karachi by Imtiaz Ahmad Pdf

This unique book sheds light on the press coverage of Karachi's ethnic affairs through a detailed textual analysis of newspapers. The author examines the coverage of communal issues in both English and Urdu newspapers, highlighting the improvements in English newspapers' coverage and the tendencies of Urdu dailies to report on state nationalism-driven news items during ethnic hostilities. With a regional focus on Karachi, this book is an essential read for historians, researchers, and journalists interested in understanding the ethnic dynamics of Pakistan and the role of the press in covering multi-ethnic societies. The book is a valuable contribution to the study of Pakistan's ethnic affairs, providing insight into the ideas, movements, and theories that have shaped Karachi's ethnic landscape.

Author : The Karachi Deception
Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2022-12-15
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9789393559463

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The Karachi Deception by The Karachi Deception Pdf

Transform Your Body & Mind Are you worried about your health but confused about where to start? Are you struggling to stick to your exercise routine? Navigate the journey to holistic health with Amit Malhotra, a highflying investment banker who loves his gut and all things gourmet. Amit lives the proverbial good life—a loving family, successful career and luxurious life—albeit with a paunch. After his recovery from covid19, Amit realizes he needs to revaluate his lifestyle when he loses a close colleague to a fatal heart attack forcing him to face the harsh realities of his fastpaced life. After this wake up call, the gymhating, foodbinging couch potato recognizes that he will have to change his ways before it takes a toll on him. But will he be able to accomplish this steep climb? Change Me captures Amit as he discovers his true being—his mind, body and spirit—and marches towards a healthy, fulfilling future.

Author : Iffat Hussain
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2009-10-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781443815017

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Problems of Working Women in Karachi, Pakistan by Iffat Hussain Pdf

“Problems of working women in Karachi" is based on interviews survey conducted with working women as the subject. The domestic worker, and women working in offices and companies in the clerical and managerial positions are interviewed. The study showed that the women in general are victims of gender biased society, specially working women. The data is also based on clear graphs and charts showing the magnitude of gender inequality in terms of Labour Force Participation. This is the only book which gives the full information about the working women in Karachi. It explains the life style of Muslim women living in underdeveloped country who are trying to find their identity and fighting for their survival in male dominated society. It explains the living standards, their problems and hindrances they face while trying to make their way into the job market. This book is a must read for those who are interested to have an insight into the working women problems in a Muslim underdeveloped state. It is beneficial to students, researchers, surveyors and all who are interested to read and learn about this issue. The whole material is full of information explained in simple and easy to understand language with graphs, personal interviews and case studies.

Author : Norman E. Pogson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1884
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BSB:BSB11471658

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Telegraphic Determinations of the Difference of Longitude Between Karachi, Avanashi, Roorkee, Pondicherry, Colombo, Jaffna, Muddapur and Singapore, and the Government Observatory, Madras by Norman E. Pogson Pdf

Author : Alexander Francis Baillie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : Karachi (Pakistan)
ISBN : WISC:89056834013

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Kurrachee (Karachi) Past, Present, and Future by Alexander Francis Baillie Pdf

Author : Behram Sohrab H. J. Rustomji
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1952
Category : Karachi (Pakistan)
ISBN : MINN:31951D004470694

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Karachi, 1839-1947 by Behram Sohrab H. J. Rustomji Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 944 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1896
Category : India
ISBN : IND:32000013016722

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Calcutta Review by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Pakistan
ISBN : STANFORD:36105029484784

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1998 District Census Report of [name of District].: Karachi East by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1196 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1952
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105071036920

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Ansari's Trade Directory of Pakistan and Who's Who by Anonim Pdf