Land Revenue Laws and Terms for Urban planners in Pakistan
Q. What is Aks-Shajra? A. Aks-Shajra means the image of a specific piece of land/specific khasra number from the map/plan of an estate or village defining its boundaries. Q. What is meant by Fard Malkiat? A. Fard Malkiat is also known as (Record of Rights/ Jama Bandi/Misal Haquiat/ Register Haqdaran-e-Zameen) maintained for determination/record of various […]
Internship Program
Sheher Saaz Internship Programme is designed for those who want to make a difference and contribute to the development of policy centers in Pakistan. An internship at Sheher Saaz allows you to tackle real issues in policy areas spanning the full breadth of work. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work alongside […]
Role of urban planning in mass transit system of Lahore
This discussion was aimed to get the viewpoint of urban planning experts on the provision of mass transit facilities (metro bus and orange train) in Lahore. The discussion point is Urban planning in pursuit of mass transit provision in the local context of Lahore. The following points were discussed a) What do you think about […]
IPP Executive Council Meeting
Institute of Planners Pakistan (IPP) Executive Council meeting was held on 25th May 2018 at 21 Dyal Singh Mansion, 57 The Mall, Lahore, 54000. Following attended the meeting: Mr. Aslam Mughal, Former President IPP Mr. Ghulam Sarwar Sandhu, President of IPP (Capital Development Authority) Mr. Khurram Farid Bargatt, Secretary-General IPP (Sheher Saaz Pvt Ltd) Mr. […]
Urban Development of Istanbul in 2000
Urban Development of Istanbul in 2000By: Ms. Esra AkcanPh.D. Columbia University the USAAssociate Professor Control University the USA Introduction: Institute of Planners Pakistan (IPP) in collaboration with M/s Sheher Saaz (Pvt.) Ltd., hosted a seminar on “URBAN DEVELOPMENT OF ISTANBUL IN 2000” by Esra Akcan. Ms. Esra Akcan’s scholarly work on a geopolitically conscious global […]
Seminar on Introduction of Industry 4.0, Smart City Lahore, Pakistan
Seminar on Introduction of Industry 4.0, Smart City Lahore, Pakistan. Institute of Planners Pakistan (IPP) in Collaboration with M/s Sheher Saaz (Pvt) Ltd., hosted a seminar on the topic “INTRODUCTION OF INDUSTRY 4.0, SMART CITY LAHORE, PAKISTAN” by Professor Byung Wan Jo. (Ph.D.) from Industry 4.0 Consulting Lab, Hanyang University, South Korea. Dr. Byung is […]
8 Cool Ideas for U.S. Cities, Courtesy of the Dutch
BY JENNY XIE@CANONIND An illuminated crosswalk designed to help drivers see pedestrians better.Photo via Lighted Zebra Crossing From Mondrian’s colorful, pared-down compositions to a bike- and weed-friendly culture, there’s a lot the Netherlands is known for. And recently, these cultural footings —as well as universal headaches like potholes and road safety—have inspired a number of […]
The 10 most beautiful city halls in the U.S.
From historic towers to modern domes, here’s where governing happens – By Megan Barber If government work is characterized as bureaucratic and repetitive—if not slightly boring—the buildings that house local administrations are anything but. City halls across the United States are often located at the cultural and physical nexuses of urban centers, creating large gathering […]
The Magnificent Rawat Fort
The grand and majestic Rawat Fort stands distinguished in the Potohar Plateau, just 18 km east of Rawalpindi on GT Road. Among many narratives about the etymology of the word “Rawat”, the most widely accepted is its derivation from the Arabic word ‘rebaat’ meaning ‘Sarai’ or a roadside inn. For many of the recent historians, […]
Census 2017 and New Challenges for Pakistan
Provisional reports of the sixth census are out for public consumption, which is positive news whatsoever. It is a constitutional obligation to be conducted after every ten years. This time it took almost two decades but finally conducted on the intervention of the apex court. We welcome this development and hope for its continuation at […]