The Planning and Development Department of the Government of Sindh, the South Asia Institute of Harvard University, Urban Unit, Government of Punjab and the Institute of Architects, Pakistan are collaborating to hold the Pakistan Urban Forum - South Asian Cities Conference (PUF-SACC) in January, 2014. The unique event is expected to get participation from other South Asian countries, and aims to b
e a dialogue process to discussing and finding innovative solutions to common challenges for urban development. The Conference is scheduled to take place from 9th to 12th January 2014 and will bring together all stakeholders, including relevant government departments, architects and town planners, community-based organisations, urban activists, corporate leadership, academia and the citizenry, in an effort to share experiences and learning relating to various issues and challenges pertaining to the development of South Asian cities. The conference organizers believe such a forum is the need of the hour, given the rapidly increasing urbanization that is taking place globally, with mega cities poised to be the order of the days even in the near term future.
