Yasmeen Lari, the pioneering female architect of Pakistan, stands tall in the realm of architecture and sustainable development. Her diverse body of work, spanning from contemporary commercial buildings to eco-friendly,…
Pakistan, a country that is India’s neighbor houses one of the largest slums in the world. The Orangi town is located on the northwest side of Karachi, Pakistan, and was…
As one remembers India’s glorious ancient past, the “unity in the diversity” has held it together for thousands of years. The nation’s oneness has survived despite the multiple conflicts over…
Yasmeen Lari, dubbed a “Architect for the Poorest of the Poor” and Pakistan’s first female architect, has been named the 2023 recipient of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)…
South Asia is a region that comprises several countries including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives. It is known for its diverse range of architectural styles…
Cultural Background of Pakistan Officially known as the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Pakistan is a multi-ethnic country in South Asia. Being the world’s fifth most populous country, it has a…
The National University of Science and Technology is currently ranked as the #1 university in Pakistan according to the QS Rankings (NUST, 2022). Amassing 23 departments, from engineering to business…
Sign of the Times | Global south Global South is a metaphor for underdevelopment, a reference to its colonial that saw the region exploited historically and to this day. When…
The Man behind Unplanned Revolution An architect by profession, Arif Hassan initially went the traditional route of working for private firms after his academic training. Later he returned to his…
Considered one of the largest cities of the Indus Valley civilization, Mohenjo-Daro dates back to 2500 BC. This mysterious gem and Harappa were considered twin cities that flourished on the…
On 10th November 2021, a thick blanket of smog covered the city of Lahore. People walking through the streets felt their eyes burning due to the toxic air levels. Coughs,…
As we step into the third decade of the 21st century, the number of challenges is increasing at a tremendous rate. The tone of architecture is witnessing a drastic shift…