Shakespearean tragedy.

THIS is perhaps worse than a Shakespearean tragedy. Perhaps the shifting of the capital from Karachi to Islamabad was the last nail in Karachi's proverbial coffin. No party is willing to own either Karachi or Sindh. The chief minister seems to have his hands tied too.

Why does Karachi's voice remain unheard of by the Centre even after contributing over 70 per cent to the national exchequer?

There has been no population control programme for years to control the average family size where having 6-7 children is the norm.

As far as education is concerned, the less said the better. The educational institutions have promoted class discrimination rather than social integration.

When it comes to garbage on the streets, the government finds it convenient to allow it to rot where it lies even if it causes disease and death.

Why, if I...