http://digitalrepository.fccollege.edu.pk/handle/123456789/367 A concise summary of an issue supplemented by a specific policy position and related recommendations Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:32:01 GMT 2026-06-23T20:32:01Z http://digitalrepository.fccollege.edu.pk/handle/123456789/1430 Title: Real Estate Markets in Lahore Authors: Chaudhry, Sania Nazir Description: This study examines the issues of the Real Estate Markets in Lahore including land use, building control, zoning and suggests relevant solutions to improve the current situation. A smooth, planned and progressive functioning of the Real Estate Markets is essential for a rapidly expanding megacity such as Lahore. The population boom and constant influx of migrants has put excessive strain on the already insufficient infrastructure of support services necessary to provide the civic services for a safe and healthy communal living. Thu, 01 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT http://digitalrepository.fccollege.edu.pk/handle/123456789/1430 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z http://digitalrepository.fccollege.edu.pk/handle/123456789/1429 Title: Water, Sewerage & solid waste management in lahore Authors: Hassan, Atif Description: This Position Paper identifies two sources of water pollution/contamination in Lahore; first, the entire waste of Lahore city is collected through 14 drains and then dumped into River Ravi without any cleaning or treatment. An estimated over 270 industries waste including; textile, chemical, food processing, pulp and paper, poultry, dairy, plastic, paint, pesticides, leather, tanneries and pharmaceuticals is discharged into the canal system. Second, the Gharki system in combination with innumerable waste water ponds around the city contaminates the surface and drinkable water. The quality of ground water is generally good near the Ravi River but deteriorates in the south and south-western direction. The quality of shallow ground water is generally considered poor and high in arsenic, particularly in the surrounding areas of the city. Recognizing water related health and environmental risks the position paper makes several recommendations. It makes a case for regularly monitoring the quality of water; raising awareness among citizens on water conservation and efficient usage; encouraging entrepreneurs and industrialists to invest in waste water treatment; engage stake-holders including civil society through deliberation and dialogue on devising long term plans for water conservation; calls for integrated water resource management strategies and finally provides a framework for improving institutional coordination among LDA, WASA, departments of Environment, Health, Housing and Planning and Development for ensuring sustainable management of water for Lahore and it surroundings. Thu, 01 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT http://digitalrepository.fccollege.edu.pk/handle/123456789/1429 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z http://digitalrepository.fccollege.edu.pk/handle/123456789/1428 Title: Transport Planning in Lahore Authors: Naqvi, Sarah Mushir Description: This report presents a vision for the transportation system of Lahore twenty years ahead with strategies and recommendations for realization of that vision. It is based on the premise that transportation systems are developed to help achieve societal goals and transport planning and projects can both support and catalyze change. The aim is to provide a blueprint for Lahore’s transportation system which supports a dynamic vision for Lahore and the strategies aim to reverse the existing upward trends in auto-dependence, environment degradation, in order to make Lahore, a vibrant city. We envision a transport planning system that enhances opportunities for recreation; makes education, business and travel a pleasure, and facilitates the emergence of an integrated transport network that makes Lahore a regional hub. Thu, 01 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT http://digitalrepository.fccollege.edu.pk/handle/123456789/1428 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z http://digitalrepository.fccollege.edu.pk/handle/123456789/1427 Title: Governance and Management in Lahore Authors: Ahson, Khalida Description: This position paper provides a historical overview of changing patterns of governance in Lahore. It particularly highlights how after the decline of Mughal rule the city’s lost glory was revived and restored with the rise and consolidation of Sikh Rule (1799-1849). Lahore, once again suffered but with the annexation of Punjab by the British in 1849, the fortunes of the city once again changed. The study traces the politico-legal frameworks of governance and institutional foundations of contemporary Lahore from colonial rule. Thus making a pertinent point that whereas the socio-cultural traditions of the city are rooted in its history and reveal resilience of culture and people, the institutions of governance are a legacy of colonial rule. These are placed in the context of local government and provincial laws that the British constructed and the institutions that they created. The study analyses the evolution of local government laws and institutions and how they have continued to impact the formulation of 1979, 2001 and 2013 ordinances and acts. Making a critical appraisal of these ordinances/acts the study reminds the readers and policy makers that while formulating these laws, the policy makers did make little efforts to pull together the stakeholders. Thus the institutions of governance that emerged from these ordinances/acts could neither win the credibility nor the ownership of the ordinary citizens. Thu, 01 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT http://digitalrepository.fccollege.edu.pk/handle/123456789/1427 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z