Inequality with its numerous manifestations is often intrinsic to urban development. The contemporary neoliberal approach towards urban development, as also discussed in my earlier blogs, can generate socioeconomic and spatial disparities, which in turn create a political atmosphere that benefits a few at the behest of the others. …

As a megacity, Karachi abodes nearly 15 Million people with varying levels of socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic differences. The metropolis ranks 7th largest city in terms of its population, and 5th least livable city in terms of its socio-economic, environmental, and political stability indicators. Much in line with other third-world…

Introduction The origin and nature of the soul is generally a point of contention between Muslim theologians and philosophers. The differences between their views are incontrovertibly evident in Al-Ghazali’s refutation of the philosophers’ position on the human soul in his magnum opus Tahafut Al-Falasifa — Incoherence of the Philosophers. Tahafut is…