Evictions in Pakistan – A Case Study on Urban and Rural Displacement, Presented at the ACHR/COHRE Meeting in Bangkok (25–26 July 2003), this report focuses on the issue of forced
In The Crises of Urban Housing, Arif Hasan and Hamza Arif explore the pressing issues facing urban housing in Pakistan. The article discusses the challenges of rapid urbanization, inadequate housing
The Urban Planning Conference on “Transforming Karachi” brings together experts, policymakers, and urban planners to discuss strategies for addressing the city’s rapid growth, infrastructure challenges, and urbanization issues. The conference
This compilation of news clippings, compiled by Syeda Kiran Muzaffar, provides an in-depth look at the Bahria Town Scheme in Karachi from 2014 to 2016. It highlights the development, controversies,
This compilation of news clippings, prepared by Syeda Kiran Muzaffar, offers a comprehensive overview of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) from 2014 to 2017. It provides valuable insights into the
In Living it Down: Life After Relocation in Colombo’s High Rises, Iromi Perera examines the experiences of families who were relocated to high-rise buildings in Colombo. The study focuses on
The Sindh Katchi Abadi Amendment Bill 2016, which addresses the extension of the cut-off date for regularizing katchi abadis (informal settlements) in Sindh. The bill aims to provide legal recognition
This draft, written by Arif Hasan for the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), UK, explores the causes of land contestation in Karachi and its effects on housing and
