Breaking K-Electric’s Monopoly
Multi-stakeholder Meeting on Electricity Access & Clean Energy Transition in Karachi
NCHR and Civil Society Back Thar Residents Opposing Coal Mining Expansion
The National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) and The Knowledge Forum, in collaboration with civil society representatives and affected communities, held a key meeting at the NCHR Karachi office on August 6, 2025, to address the growing concerns around the Thar Coal mining expansion in Block II.
Reception Honoring Dr Noman Ahmed
The Knowledge Forum (TKF) hosted a reception on May 26, 2025, at a local hotel to honor Prof. Dr. Noman Ahmed on his appointment as Acting Vice Chancellor of NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi.
Public Dialogue on Karachi’s Urban Planning and Commercialisation Policy
The Knowledge Forum (TKF), in collaboration with the Urban Resource Centre (URC) and Shehri-CBE, organised a public dialogue at the Karachi Press Club on April 24, 2025, to discuss the Sindh Building Control Authority’s (SBCA) notification that allowed commercial activities in residential neighbourhoods.
TKF, Ziauddin University Host Dialogue on Community
The Knowledge Forum (TKF), in collaboration with The Centre for Law and Policy at Ziauddin University, organised a multi-stakeholder dialogue titled “Provincialising NDCs: The Future of Climate Action in Sindh” at Ziauddin University, Karachi, on June 20, 2025.
The Roads Less Travelled: How Transportation Fails Pakistan’s Women
Pakistan’s public transportation system fails to meet the needs of women, restricting their mobility, safety, and economic opportunities in a society already rife with gender inequities.
The Hidden Injustice of Bonded Labour in Pakistan
Bonded labour, a modern form of slavery, continues to plague Pakistan despite its official abolition in 1992. This exploitative practice traps millions of vulnerable individuals, particularly in brick kilns, agriculture, and domestic work, through a vicious cycle of debt and poverty.
Solid Waste Crisis: The Urgent Need for Circular Economy Transition
With rapid population growth, urbanization, and industrialization in Pakistan, the challenges in solid waste management and their impact on the ecosystem, environment, and people are aggravating.
Editorial: Pakistan’s Year of Political and Social Unrest
As 2024 comes to a close, Pakistan finds itself mired in political and social unrest. The anticipated democratic revival following
Editorial: Pakistan’s Renewables Dilemma
Amid accelerating climate change and recurring climate events, Pakistan’s energy sector is looked up to help rid the country of