What are Alternative Energy Sources?
Alternative energy encompasses all those things that do not consume fossil fuel. They are widely available and environment friendly. They cause little or almost no pollution. There have been several alternative energy projects running in various countries to reduce our dependence on traditional fossil fuels. There are many impressive options that you can take into consideration. Here you will […]
Pakistan Tourism Agenda
Tourism situation in Pakistan Pakistan attracted just around two million foreign tourists in 2017. In the same duration, Turkey had a record season with 37 million foreign tourists. It is futile to compare ourselves with well-established tourist destinations like Spain (75m) and Italy (53m). China had 60 million tourists and India for the first time […]
PCATP Election 2019-2021
Source: pcatp.org.pk Dear All: Result of the Election for the PCATP Executive Committee Term 2019-2021 is attached for your information and record. Kindly acknowledge receipt of this email. Regards, Registrar, PCATP Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners Office No.04, 4th Floor, 61-C, 21st Commercial Street Phase-II Extension, D.H.A, Karachi. Tel No: 021-35883731 ELECTION 2019-2021 […]
Sheher Saaz meets VC Overseas Pakistanis Commission
Vice Chairperson Overseas Pakistanis Commission (OPC) Punjab Waseem Akhtar has said that Punjab Province offers lucrative opportunities for investors. Overseas Pakistanis should invest in various sectors in Punjab; the provincial government would provide complete protection to their investment. He was talking to a delegation of Sheher Saaz Private Limited, belonging to a consulting company based […]
13 things I learned at Habitat III
This is the first of a series of posts on the major Habitat III conference held in Quito, Ecuador, in October. Now that we’ve packed up the Global Planners Network stand at Habitat III and as the New Urban Agenda is formally adopted, I have reflected on what I have learned from attending the conference and how […]
10 Mobile Apps you Should never miss, If you are an Architect
In the last years, smartphones have become one of the most useful and essential tools people use to organize their activities. Companies have developed a lot of apps to help people to do activities of many disciplines, and architecture could not be ignored. With the boom in the application designing industry and the competition amongst […]
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. […]
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 […]
RTPI Awards for Planning Excellence 2017
The RTPI Awards for Planning Excellence are the most established and respected awards in the planning industry. They highlight exceptional examples of planning and celebrate the contribution that planners and planning make to society. The Awards will be presented at a formal ceremony on 15 June 2017, at Milton Court in Central London. For the […]
Which is the Oldest Gated Community of Pakistan?
So we all are just paranoid about gated communities in Pakistan. Ok, some might not, be but most are! Look at Karachi, people are just pooling in their hard-earned money just because Bahria Town spells luxury and security. So let me tell you about a gated community that spelt luxury and security to the people […]