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Railways privatisation hits low-income commuters
In a latest development, Pakistan Railways has initiated the process of outsourcing 11 more trains, which will now operate under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. Critics, however, have argued thatLow-cost housing: need for prudence
There is an ongoing housing crisis in several European countries attributed to locals renting out to tourists, prompting anti-tourism protests in Spain and Portugal, while in Pakistan all administrations, haveHow unregulated housing densification is destroying Karachi’s neighbourhoods
“I’ve seen this neighbourhood grow — and outgrow itself,” said Arif, a resident of Paposh Nagar in Karachi’s Central district, during a recent group discussion. What was once a vibrant,Recent Posts
Accident News January – June 2025
This compilation presents news clippings from January to June 2025, documenting various accidents across Karachi. It includes reports on road collisions, industrial mishaps, fire outbreaks, and other incidents impacting publicEconomics News January – June 2025
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This compilation presents news clippings from January to June 2025, documenting electricity-related issues across Karachi. It includes reports on power outages, load shedding schedules, infrastructure upgrades, billing disputes, and governmentExplore Our YouTube Content
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The Urban Resource Centre (URC) is a nonprofit organization with main focus to highlight the problems of general public through forums, research and documentation.
The URC arranges lectures by eminent professionals and experts on national and international development related issues, which are attended by grass root activists, NGOs, government officials, academia and representatives of interest groups. This helps organizations and individuals to relate their work to larger national and international issues.
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