Mohammad Noman bikes carefully and purposefully through the labyrinthine lanes of Karachi's Lyari Town, among the rush and bustle of everyday life. Though his ice cream cart suggests otherwise, he isn't here to sell frozen desserts. Rather, his mission is to share stories. The … [Read more...] about The story “pedal”-er: how an ice-cream cart library is changing lives in Karachi
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These refugee-owned businesses are flourishing
Contrary to popular belief, refugees actually benefit their host nation’s economies according to a study compiled from 30 years of data. Refugee-founded businesses have an enormous potential to invigorate economies, increase job opportunities, and reduce public spending. The … [Read more...] about These refugee-owned businesses are flourishing
How a Karachi resident turned a neglected park into an urban oasis
Hot weather is nothing new to people living in Karachi, Pakistan’s biggest city, where heatwaves can sometimes bring life-threatening temperatures of 44˚C upon its population of 15 million. But while the shade is in high demand in this concrete jungle, greenery is rather … [Read more...] about How a Karachi resident turned a neglected park into an urban oasis
Pakistan appoints Justice Ayesha Malik as first female Supreme Court judge
Late last week ruling party members of the Muslim-majority nation of Pakistan announced the appointment of their first female Supreme Court judge. The decision to make 55-year-old Justice Ayesha Malik the first female judge on the Supreme Court since the country’s independence … [Read more...] about Pakistan appoints Justice Ayesha Malik as first female Supreme Court judge
‘World’s loneliest elephant’ arrives at Cambodian wildlife sanctuary
Remember Kaavan, the so-called “world’s loneliest elephant?” We wrote about him back in September when the elephant finally received medical approval to travel and leave the Marghazar zoo in Pakistan where he has been living alone for years under abysmal conditions. Now, just a … [Read more...] about ‘World’s loneliest elephant’ arrives at Cambodian wildlife sanctuary