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Demolition drive victims in Karachi to get Rs10bn to rebuild homes

The Sindh Cabinet has approved Rs10.065 billion as grant-in-aid for the construction of 80-square-yard houses for 6,932 people whose homes along the Gujjar, Orangi and Mahmoodabad nullahs were demolished. The

Forums Booklet

Resettlement of Victims after Forced Eviction

On 17 January 2024, the Urban Resource Center organized a public forum titled “Assessment of the Obstacles Faced in Resettlement of Victims After Forced Eviction,” featuring speakers Advocate Abeera Ashfaq

Activity Report

URC Activity Report January – June 2024

The Urban Resource Center remained active in tackling Karachi’s key urban challenges over this six-month period. The report highlights focused efforts on improving city infrastructure, addressing deficiencies in health, education,

Sewerage and Drainage

Karachi Beaches for Sale (URC 2009)

The URC Forum Karachi Beaches for Sale highlighted the growing concerns over the privatization and commercialization of Karachi’s beachfronts. The forum discussed the environmental, social, and legal implications of selling

Demolition drive victims in Karachi to get Rs10bn to rebuild homes

Resettlement of Victims after Forced Eviction

URC Activity Report January – June 2024

Karachi Beaches for Sale (URC 2009)

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