Category: News
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ACEP’s Conference on Resilient Urban Infrastructure to Be Held Tomorrow (13 February)
PAKISTAN The extensive moot to focus on fire safety, compliance, and emergency readiness. The Association of Consulting Engineers Pakistan (ACEP), in collaboration with FIDIC and several professional and academic partners, is organizing a high-level Conference on Resilient Urban Infrastructure on Friday, 13th February 2026, from 2:00 PM to 9:15 PM at the Marriott Hotel Karachi.…
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Asia-Pacific Shelter and Settlements Forum 2026 to Kick Off on Feb 12, Convene Global Experts in Karachi
PAKISTAN The Government of Sindh is set to host the Asia-Pacific Shelter and Settlements Forum (APSSF) 2026 from February 12 to 14 in Karachi, bringing together around 600 delegates from 41 countries for one of the region’s most significant gatherings on housing, climate resilience, and humanitarian response. Held under the theme “Scaling Inclusive, Climate-Resilient Homes…
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Three Pakistani Students Honoured at EcoWorld-2025 International Environmental Awards in Moscow
WORLD – Russia Three Pakistani students earned international recognition for their contributions to environmental preservation at the prestigious EcoWorld-2025 International Environmental Awards, held at the House of Scientists in Moscow. Mr. Shoaib Muhammad was named a Laureate of the 3rd Degree and received a medal for his project focusing on the comprehensive assessment and implementation…
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Dr. Musadik Malik Highlights Youth Role at Launch of UK-Funded Climate Finance Accelerator
PAKISTAN Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, addressed the launch ceremony of the Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) in Islamabad, describing the initiative as a timely platform to mobilise climate finance for projects and enterprises aligned with Pakistan’s national climate priorities. The Climate Finance Accelerator is a UK Government–funded technical assistance…
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Flyovers Above, Filth Below: The Illusion and Betrayal of Modern Karachi
PAKISTAN By Ramesh Raja Karachi was once envisioned and briefly lived up to its reputation as a modern, orderly, and cosmopolitan city. Before the 1960s, it functioned as a planned urban center with strong municipal governance, functional infrastructure, and a visible sense of civic responsibility. This transformation was not accidental; it was the result of…