By Rahat Arsalan Lecturer DAP-NED University Forty million housing units are needed every year. The housing demand is concentrated in the Global South, more than half of the total in Asia alone. For most countries, these represent supply numbers (per 1.000 inhabitants) that were never achieved in history. This seminar discuss the problem, how it could be approached, and provide feedback on specific research currently carried out with the support of the Swiss Leading House Asia, funded by the Secretariat for Education, Research, and Innovation (SERI). One-day seminar on the topic of ‘The Challe ..read more

The  3rd Pakistan Cables Children’s Art 2024 was organized by Pakistan Cables recently. . The contest invited entries from the Company employees’ children from  two age groups between 6-11 years and 12 – 14 years old. This year the theme, Pakistan Climate Action Plan 2025, was selected to highlight the climate change issues and the priorities  to combat impact of climate change on the country.. Contestants attended a colorful prize distribution ceremony held at the TDF Magnifiscience Centre, Karachi.   The Chief Guest at the ceremony, , Mr. Faraz Maqsood Hamidi, a well ..read more

Climate change was threatening Pakistan`s national, socio-economic and macro-economic stability with the country ranking 14th for economic and 25th for economic losses per unit GDP globally. They were speaking at an event titled, `Climate Change and Impacts on National Security of Pakistan`, jointly organised by Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and the defence ministry. The speakers said with contesting priorities amidst worsening climate crisis, it was increasingly challenging to address food security which had transcended into a human security challenge. SDPI Board of Governor ..read more

By Ar. Zain Mankani Dystopian narratives allow us to imagine situations and environments that would not exist outside of it. But why is it important to imagine such environments? Because it expands our consciousness from what is, towards what could be but isn’t. It is in a way similar to the psychological process of wholeness and individuation that comes at the culmination of a process of awareness that includes recognition of not only the conscious personality (the Ego) but also the psychic totality (The Self), much of which is unconscious. The unconscious personality includes what is called ..read more

Interview by Hammad Hussain Azad Thariani was born in 1940 in Bombay (Mumbai) when India was under British rule. Son of a self-made man, who rose from a very poor background to a respectable middle-class status becoming an architect, having studied at the J.J School of Arts. He got his early education from Saint Patricks School in Saddar, Karachi, which he joined after migrating to Pakistan with his father in 1947. From 1955 -1959, he studied at the newly established Government School of Architecture in Karachi and obtained his Diploma in Architecture. He then proceeded to UK for higher studie ..read more

ARCHI TIMES Interview  |  Photographs by Engineer Wasif Laeeq is a versatile techno-commercial leader with over 23 years of experience ranging from Service Manager to successful Director Head positions. He is a strategic problem solver and visionary CEO who has successfully led discussions to fulfill the organization’s current and future strategic and operational goals.  His areas of experience include industrial sales and the creation of solutions for solar and renewable energies, BMS, surveillance and imaging, access control, parametric protection, barriers, evacuation, mechan ..read more

Institute of Architects – Karachi Chapter’s event on 8th March, spearheaded by chairperson, Mishaal R Merchant, was one of a kind in its history. The event brought together a cross-section of women architects to share their concerns and celebrate their lives and careers. Considering the similarity in society’s outlook, IAP-KC had Ar. Gita Balakrishna as a keynote speaker. Her career has a multifaceted approach to architecture each leading to impart some form of knowledge on architecture, whether through Ethos or Archi-cause, archi-thon and many other initiatives. She has dared to rise from her ..read more

By Tayyiba Naeem – Assistant Director Environment Urban Planning & Development Department, Balochistan Gawadar, a coastal city in Balochistan, is under spell of recent catastrophe, underscore the increasing vulnerability of urban areas to the impacts of climate change. Gawadar experienced devastating floods due to heavy rainfall, causing widespread damage to infrastructure, homes, and livelihoods. The occurrence of such floods in a region known for its arid climate raises concerns about the influence of climate change on extreme weather events. The city experienced heavy rain, about 180 mi ..read more

Text and Photography By Ar. Humaira Nazir | Assistant Professor SSUET Historical structures stand as monuments to human endeavors, forging a tangible connection with past eras. Entrusted with the echoes of the past, these architectural treasures carry the weight of a collective legacy, and it falls upon the current generation to ensure their transmission to future generations without compromising their authenticity or altering their fundamental aesthetics and settings. Pakistan is abundant in historic buildings, found in various states of repair. Despite Pakistan gaining independence based on ..read more

Introduction: Concerns over Taj Mahal’s Deterioration As the new tourist season begins in Agra, an alarming issue has once again come to the forefront – the increasing growth of insect and bacterial colonies on the iconic white marble surface of the Taj Mahal. This 17th-century masterpiece of architecture, designated as a world heritage site, continues to grapple with environmental challenges, primarily due to the decline of the Yamuna River. The issue not only affects the visual appeal of this historic monument but also raises concerns about its long-term preservation. Insect Colonies and Pol ..read more