Blogs Style 2 - Urban Resource Centre

Housing

National Housing Policy 2001

National Housing Policy 2001 outlines the Government of Pakistan’s strategic framework for addressing the country’s growing housing needs, with a focus on affordability, access to land, infrastructure development, and regulatory

Bus Rapid Transport

BRT Data Base – News 2013–2016

BRT Data Base – News 2013–2016 is a curated collection of news articles and reports covering the development, implementation and public response to Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems across Pakistan

Eviction

Eviction Watch Report 2010

Eviction Watch Report 2010 presents an in-depth analysis of eviction cases documented throughout the year, shedding light on the scale, causes, and consequences of forced displacements across different regions. Compiled

Books, Eviction

Taraqqiati Mansoobay Aur Be-Dakhli

This book explores the complexities of development projects and the challenges of displacement faced by marginalized communities. Written in Urdu, it delves into the socio-economic impacts of urbanization, examining how

Current Stories

Urban reforms

OLD and new challenges continue to haunt Karachi’s residents. Since the beginning of this year, a large number of people have died in road accidents. Families blame different cadres across

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Commercial use of residential properties will harm city’s liveability, experts warn

Experts have warned that the provincial government’s decision to permit commercial activities in residential areas of the metropolis will degrade the quality of life for citizens by increasing vehicular traffic,

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Accelerated vulnerability

Marginalised communities in cities and suburban areas are at a greater risk to climate related challenges T he year 2025 has shown many episodes of climate related challenges for cities

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Experts seek urban land reforms, halt to unregulated commercialisation

KARACHI: Urban planning experts, architects and members of civil society voiced their concerns over the recent amendments to the Karachi Building and Town Planning Regulations 2002 during a dialogue held

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