Who Owns Karachi? | History, Identity & Ethnic Tensions | Dialogue with Inam Shaikh

In this episode of Q&A with AMR, I sit down with Inam Shaikh, writer and scholar, for an engaging conversation on Karachi’s journey — from its ancient roots and pre-Partition transformation into a major city of the British Raj, to the dramatic demographic, political and social changes after 1947. We explore the question “Who Owns Karachi?” and examine the city’s relationship with Sindh, the Mohajir experience, ethnic tensions, political polarization, violence, community grievances and the changing character of Karachi. The discussion also looks at how different communities contributed to the making of Karachi and why the city’s history remains central to understanding its present challenges. This is not about blaming one community or rewriting history. It is an attempt to understand Karachi through its history, people and multiple identities — and to ask what can bring its diverse communities together. Watch, share your views and join the conversation. #WhoOwnsKarachi #Karachi #KarachiHistory #Sindh #PakistanHistory #EthnicTensions #Mohajir #Sindhi #EthnicIntegration #InamShaikh #QandAwithAMR