Understanding Karachi

EVERY CITY IS unique, but some are more unique than others. Karachi, the largest city in Pakistan, is one such. Before partition in 1947, Karachi had some 450,000 inhabitants, half

An Overview of Asian Cities

An Overview of Asian Cities by the Urban Resource Centre (URC) provides a comprehensive analysis of the urbanization patterns, challenges, and opportunities across Asian cities. The report delves into various

Roshan Misaalen By Arif Hasan

Roshan Misaalen by Arif Hasan is a significant work that delves into the challenges and successes of urban development in Pakistan, particularly focusing on Karachi. The book highlights various case

Working with Government

The success of OPP’s extensive low cost sanitation programme in Karachi’s working class settlement of Orangi demonstrates that low income communities can finance and manage the construction of an underground

Community Initiatives: Four Case Studies from Karachi

The population of Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city, was 450,000 in 1947. Today it is over 11 million, and about 500,000 people are added to it every year. The state and

Bay Zabta Inquilab By Arif Hasan

Bay Zabta Inquilab by Arif Hasan explores the irregularities and challenges in Pakistan’s social, political, and economic systems. The book delves into the disorganized and inefficient processes that have hindered

Urban Change in Pakistan

The census process and results are very important in the political context of Pakistan. There are a number of reasons for this. The number of seats in the national assembly

Housing Crisis in Central Asia

Independent states have emerged in Central Asia following the collapse of the Soviet Union. The media has paid considerable attention to the larger economic and social aspects of the transition

Housing for the Poor

Housing for the Poor by Arif Hasan critically examines Pakistan’s housing policies and their adverse effects on low-income communities. The book argues that state policies are inherently biased against the