This 2013 overview by Muhammad Younus examines the widespread issue of forced evictions in Pakistan and their devastating socio-economic impact on vulnerable communities. The report highlights the challenges faced by
In January 2010, a report by the Urban Resource Centre (URC) highlighted how the land mafia and criminal syndicates were setting fire to settlements in Karachi. This was a deliberate
In March 2002, the Government of Pakistan’s Ministry of Environment developed the National Resettlement Policy to address the challenges posed by the Land Acquisition Act of 1894. This policy aims
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
