Till a couple of decades ago, Karachi was called Pakistan’s ‘jewel in the crown.’ No longer. The world’s megacity, with a population of 40 million, is experiencing multiple man-made disasters ranging from a serious water crisis to erosion of the city’s infrastructure, rampant crime, and mushrooming illegal settlements. There are countless issues faced by the people of Karachi, such as power shortages, waste disposal, and a pathetic educational system.