Karachi in the Twenty-First Century: Political, Social, Economic and Security Dimensions

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Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Feb 22, 2016 - Political Science - 240 pages
The forces of globalisation are indiscriminate – they enable those who pursue good and those who pursue evil. The changes brought about by globalisation affect all segments of society, all walks of life, all political parties, all religions, all ethnic groups, and all countries. Sometimes they occur in the most unexpected ways and yield complex results that appear to be mystifying and intractable, at least on the surface.

This book describes how the forces of globalisation have descended upon Karachi and exacerbated local and regional problems to the point where the city is teetering on the brink of chaos. Karachi is geographically, politically, and culturally situated in the context of modern Pakistan, but is a global city affected by global forces, many of which challenge the state’s power and authority. The lessons of Karachi are important for both its present and its future, and they can serve as a cautionary tale for other global cities.

Karachi is vitally important to Pakistan. While Islamabad is the country’s capital, Karachi is the most important financial centre in the country. It is the centre of banking, industry, economic activity and trade. Many of Pakistan’s largest corporations are based in Karachi, including entertainment, arts, fashion, medical research, the automotive industry, shipping, textiles, advertising, publishing, and software development. Karachi is also home to Pakistan’s main seaport and two of the largest ports in the region, the Port of Karachi and Port Bin Qasim.

 

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Contents

Chapter One
1
Chapter Two
16
Chapter Three
27
Chapter Four
67
Chapter Five
103
Chapter Six
118
Chapter Seven
141
Chapter Eight
166
Appendices
180
Bibliography
185
Notes
193
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About the author (2016)

Dr Mansoor Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan is a Visiting Professor of Political Science at the American University of Sharjah. Dr Mansoor graduated from United Arab Emirates University in 1997 with a medical degree, before receiving a Master’s degree in Public Health and Health Administration (MPH) from the Harvard School of Public Health in 1999. The following year, he obtained a Master’s degree in Public Administration (MPA) from the Kennedy School of Government, before going on to receive a Master’s of Arts in Law and Diplomacy (MALD) from Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy in 2001. In 2009, Dr Mansoor successfully completed his PhD degree in International Relations and Security Studies from the same institution. He has previously served as the Chairman of the Emirates Medical Association (1997–2000), and as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces from 1990 to 2011. In 2001, he was one of the five members of the UN mission to Pakistan and Afghanistan after the fall of the Taliban government, headed by Al Akhdar Ibrahimi. Dr Mansoor has also served as Chairman of the United Emirates Shooting Association since the age of 18, having represented the UAE in a number of competitions.

Bibliographic information

Title Karachi in the Twenty-First Century: Political, Social, Economic and Security Dimensions
Author Mansoor Bin Tahnoon Al Nehayan
Publisher Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2016
ISBN 1443889342, 9781443889346
Length 240 pages
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Political Science / History & Theory
   
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