How community mapping of storm water drains is fighting evictions in Karachi’s informal settlements
Urban poor communities are generating their own evidence to uncover the reasons – overlooked by authorities – that Karachi floods. Women’s role has increasingly gained importance in social movements thatThe Punjab Katchi Abadis ACT, 1992
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The Sindh Special Development Board Act, 2014 establishes the framework for the creation and functioning of a special development board in Sindh. The Act aims to expedite and streamline urbanSelavip Journal of Low-Income Housing in Asia and the World
The Selavip Journal of Low-Income Housing in Asia and the World is a prominent publication that explores issues related to affordable housing and urban development in low-income communities across AsiaFlyovers and Underpasses in Karachi
This project was undertaken in June, 2018 as part of my internship at the Urban Resource Center in Karachi. Data collection for this project took three and a half months.
Responding to the Transport Crisis in Karachi
Transport-related problems in Karachi have increased considerably in recent decades. Traffic congestion contributes to increased air and noise pollution, leading to health problems, high accident rates, and environmental degradation. ItThe Punjab Katchi Abadis (Amendment) Bill 2012
The Punjab Katchi Abadis (Amendment) Bill 2012 aims to address the legal and regulatory framework concerning informal settlements in Punjab. The bill seeks to amend existing laws to facilitate the