Marvi Mazhar

Videos from Commons mela last night is also failure of #governance where safety and measures are not taken into consideration. Vendors have the power to install structures in public spaces without any documentation to sign safety and regulation measures. Who is checking?

The amount taken by local governance on allowing billboards is a short term gain and collapse of infrastructure. Just like how construction is a loose game, Many public events are allowed in #Karachi without any safety paper work.

The Supreme Court of Pakistan banned billboards and hoardings on public property in #Karachi ordered in 2018 and 2022. This ruling mandated the removal of all advertising boards from roads, bridges, and greenbelts to ensure public safety and restore the city's urban landscape.

Cities which are not regularly maintained have suffered the most. Urban centers like #Karachi where Parks directors and authority are sitting and not doing their jobs, tree felling might be natural phenomena but when maintenance and regular upkeep is not done - this is enviable

Time to reflect and learn that such weather conditions are now just going to escalate and we in #urban centers need to rethink what tensile structures mean. In last 10 min I witnessed solar panels, pan ke khokhay, shoddy bus stops, security guard booths, construction nets flying.

I’ll be in discussion at Alhamra Arts Center (Lahore) on two very important topics : 1. Research training and practice in heritage and 2. Understanding cities through walking and storytelling - #heritage #cities #lahore #Karachi

Without protection of residents or senior citizens life none of these developments are meaningful. I concluded that if Karachi is that important hold a roundtable; be part of discussion and take grassroot partnership rather than commercial partnership. #karachi @KmcPakistan

After listening to 3 residents what resonated are three points: 1. Padel Court Sounds all night 2. Flood Lights & 24 hr unmonitored Traffic 3. Lack of maintenance of parks and open spaces

My statement at Karachi Press Club in alliance with Karachi Residents Committee: Karachi’s public parks are under increasing threat from commercialization, privatization, and land-use practices that prioritize revenue over public welfare. 1/8

@Jaferii And the worst is a hospital doesn’t complain or keeps a check.

Block 5 Clifton karachi between Karachi grammar school and Ziauddin clinics, outside what’s supposed to be a park