Real Estate and Economic Development: What are the Challenges and Issues
Real estate market in Pakistan along with its allied industries i.e., construction, housing, retail, rental, etc. is considered to have a pivotal role in overall economic development of the country. According to “Pakistan Economic Survey 2021-22”, the real estate market has contributed 9.6% shares in services and 5.6% shares in GDP[1] which is a huge […]
Role Urban Planning in Improving the Air Quality
Air pollution is a major public health issue affecting millions of people worldwide. Urban areas, with their high population density and high levels of industrial and vehicular activities, are the main contributors to air pollution. However, with better urban planning, we can reduce air pollution and make our cities healthier and more sustainable. Urban planning […]
Urban planning relation with sustainable development goals
Introduction: Urban planning is a key factor in achieving sustainable development goals, as cities play a critical role in sustainable development. Sustainable development goals are a set of 17 goals adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 to promote sustainable development worldwide. Urban planning involves designing, developing, and managing cities and towns in […]
Urban Planning Contributes in Providing Better Living Opportunities
Image Courtesy: Photo by Mohit Kumar on Unsplash Urban planning contributes in creating better living opportunities for people living in cities and urban areas. It involves the use of various strategies and technologies to design, manage, and develop cities in a way that promotes sustainability and meets the needs of the population. Assessing Community Needs […]
Revitalization of Public Square: Making Cities More Livable
Revitalization of Public Square As cities continue to grow rapidly around the world, their physical structures are constantly changing, often in ways that are not favorable. As the population increases, there is a greater demand for infrastructure and facilities. The future of cities is a concern, particularly in terms of privatization and decentralization, which can […]
URBANIZATION IN KARACHI
Urbanization in Karachi Urbanization is a complex process that affects millions of people around the world, particularly in developing countries where rapid urbanization has become a major concern. Karachi, the largest city in Pakistan, has experienced unprecedented urbanization in recent years, with a population that has grown from 5 million in 1998 to more than […]
India’s deadly heat waves are getting even hotter
The consequences of climate change will be horrific for the Indo-Gangetic Plain Apr 2nd 2023 | DELHI AND JACOBABAD heat waves in India In the opening scenes of “The Ministry for the Future”, the novelist Kim Stanley Robinson imagines what happens to a small Indian town hit by a heat wave. Streets empty as normal […]
سرزمین جہلم
Greenfield Country Club & Resort Trip
Courtesy: Green Fields Country Club It was fantastic! We went on our office tour to the Greenfield Country Club & Resort Hotel at the end of March. I had to get up early because the Bus timing to pick me up from the office was 9 AM.Can you believe sir Junaid and our office boy […]
The Ancient Festival of Holi(ہولی کا قدیم تہوار)
ہولی کا قدیم تہوارجس کا آغاز پاکستان کی دھرتی سے ہوا پاکستان میں صوبہ پنجاب کے جنوبی شہر ملتان کے قلعہ کہنہ قاسم باغ میں واقع ہندوؤں کا تاریخی مندر ’پرہلاد پوری‘ تاریخی اعتبار سے دنیا بھر میں بسنے والے ہندوؤں کے لیے اہم حیثیت رکھتا ہے کیونکہ کہا جاتا ہے کہ ’ہولی‘ کے تہوار […]