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South Asian Cities Conference: 'Reaching to the unreached urban poor'
State engagement of non-state actors in Karachi was highest in 1955 but went down five years later.
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‘The population of Karachi has doubled in 15 years’
Demographers, statisticians term migration main factor for increase in urban growth.
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Power to the people: Urban modernity linked to middle-class activism
Experts bring cutting-edge discussion to South Asian cities conference.
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South Asian cities conference: Lahore’s dirty business is inspiring other Punjab cities
Today Lahore's nine million people generate nearly 5,500 tonnes of solid waste per day.
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‘Rescue workers need to get to women stuck in a disaster zone’
Victims, despite being injured, don't let the police and other rescue workers touch their women.
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KMC ‘refuse[s]’ to deal with its garbage
Karachi has till 2016 before garbage piles up on the streets.
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Democratic streets: Is moving faster more important than culture?
A city that suits itself to those living in it is better than one that spends to attract them.
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Managing the dead, trauma and survivors
Dr Barron spoke of psychological trauma individuals and communities face due to these episodes.
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Heritage and the city: ‘End no-go areas for the rich and poor’
Public spaces needed in a public Karachi, urges Shahid Abdulla.
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South Asian Cities Conference: Don’t ignore disaster management when pursuing development, say experts
Earthquake of 2005 was a wake up call, but civic bodies still not prepared.
