Preamble Water scarcity has become a major constraint to socio-economic development around the globe. It is predicted that future wars will be fought over water. Climate change has adversely impacted the water resources of Pakistan. The country is facing an alarming situation where it is estimated that by the year 2025, Pakistan will reach absolute [...]
Read More
Preamble Resilient infrastructure is the foundation of sustainable cities and communities. However, safety codes for the construction of buildings are often ignored in Pakistan, due to which incidents of building collapses are quite common. Iqbal Institute of Policy Studies (IIPS) conducted a webinar on the topic “Why buildings collapse in Pakistan”. This blog presents the [...]
Read More
Preamble Pakistan is facing rapid urbanisation, and the growing demand for affordable housing has left the majority to look for house financing solutions. Exorbitant land prices make the purchase of homes difficult for the general population, especially for the lower and middle-class income groups. This blog highlights the concept of a mortgage, including the merits [...]
Read More
Preamble The term ‘third place’ was coined by the sociologist, Ray Oldenburg, and refers to places where people spend time between home (first) place and work (second) place. These are locations where people exchange ideas, have a good time, and build relationships. This blog presents the importance of third places for different social groups and [...]
Read More
Preamble Pakistan currently faces a severe backlog of housing for the lower and middle class. Rough estimates put the figure at nine million units with 300,000 additional units being added each year. In light of the dismal state, this blog will examine if the Naya Pakistan Housing Program is a viable solution to the problem [...]
Read More
Preamble This blog highlights the importance of land use planning and the subsequent role of women in the process. Highlighting the key areas where women can impact decision making, the blog will give concrete suggestions for incorporating women in future planning and regulation. It will also discuss notable characteristics which differentiate women in their decision [...]
Read More
Preamble Informal settlements have now become the only option for those who cannot afford formal housing or land in urban areas. Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, has the highest number of urban slums in the country. This blog analyses the historical evolution and the present situation of Katchi Abadis in Islamabad. It also highlights the [...]
Read More
Preamble Human resource managers around the globe are challenged with a set of new issues amidst the COVID-19 environment. Iqbal Institute of Policy Studies (IIPS) organized a webinar with eminent HR and management professionals to discuss the challenges that organizations are facing amidst the ongoing pandemic, and how human resources management can play its part [...]
Read More
Preamble The blog aims to highlight key findings from the webinar conducted on ‘COVID-19 Environment and Crime in Pakistan’ by the Iqbal Institute of Policy Studies. The blog will highlight the various crimes prevalent in Pakistan and how these have been influenced by the pandemic keeping in mind the existing patterns and scale of crime [...]
Read More
Preamble Real estate is increasingly becoming an industry with a massive potential for growth and investment in Pakistan. With an emerging market, the demand for educated real estate agents is on the rise. This blog by IIPS highlights the importance of real estate education for overcoming the challenges faced by the realty sector. Real estate [...]
Read More
Preamble PropTech is revolutionizing the real estate industry worldwide. This blog aims to present Pakistan’s real estate sector’s current situation and the unique challenges faced in the market. The concept of PropTech 3.0 will be expounded along with the impacts of adopting the new technologies in Pakistan. The blog also provides steps that can be [...]
Read More
Preamble Slums can affect a city in many different ways. The unskilled youth living in slums are excluded from economic opportunities. The disabled persons suffer due to the dilapidated infrastructure found in slums whereas migrants, refugees and displaced persons can suffer from vulnerabilities worsened by financial instability. This blog will discuss how informal settlements can [...]
Read More
Preamble Pakistan faced a myriad of challenges in the early phase of the country’s formation. Despite an influx of refugees, weak government institutions, and many urban challenges, Pakistan managed to steer itself out of the crisis. The article presents the public policies and programs adopted in dealing with the urban situation in Pakistan during the [...]
Read More
Introduction Pakistan’s real estate sector is a fast-growing industry with a vast potential to contribute significantly to the GDP. Due to a mostly undocumented real estate sector, many areas prove to be a bone of contention between the buyer, seller, developer, and state apparatus. Since real estate in Pakistan is usually considered an informal market, [...]
Read More
type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”]