Such a shameful act.

More than a year ago, the GOS introduced a pink bus - a bus just for women. Against all odds, the initiative has lasted a year, albeit many problems ac/c to officials There are still gaps like fewer bus stops and the fleet only having 19 buses. dawn.com/news/1821010/a…

“The pink bus has become a safe haven for women in Karachi, giving them the courage to step into the public after years of harassment and unwanted male gaze on the roads,” writes Hawwa Fazal Read more about how the pink bus continues to empower women: dawn.com/news/amp/18210…

"In a notable shift, Sindh appointed its first Christian Deputy Speaker, Anthony Naveed, and the Punjab saw the induction of Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora, a Sikh, as a Minister. In this article, I wrote about their journeys & achievements. dawn.com/news/1823706/s…

For those wondering what is happening in Azad Jammu & Kashmir and what do the people really want? First thing first: The protests are against administrative problems, Not against Pakistani rule. In 2023, AJK witnessed significant protests against inflation and high electricity

“As Karachi navigates its path toward a sustainable future, Baloch reminds us that the solutions to our most pressing challenges often lie at the intersection of creativity and a deep reverence for the natural world,” writes Hawwa Fazal Read more — dawn.com/news/1831000

The Japanese BRT master plan should have been used. It was integrated—instead of telling us to celebrate you’ve patched up a fractured disconnected system. Cities have a bus network, not bits and pieces cobbled together when you scrounge together the money bc govts keep changing.

🇵🇰 And as Karachi's air pollution worsens and green space disappears, Hawwa Fazal has this story on an artist fighting back—by hanging nature upside down, for Prism dawn.com/news/1831000

“Karachi's fire safety measures languish in neglect until calamity compels action, leaving authorities reactive rather than proactive in their approach,” writes KAS media fellow at Dawn Hawwa Fazal Read more about her piece here: dawn.com/news/1828403

PIA like vibes Karachi's future is apartments, tall buildings 0 prep for this (insurance, mandatory fire extinguisher like regulations, firefighting teams that reach before a hounding media; have all the tools to respond to crisis) Hawwa Fazal's Dawn piece is hard hitting 😢

#WorkplaceHarassment images.dawn.com/news/1192678/i…