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Population density versus house size The government has officially announced the results of 6th population census. Pakistani population is now 208 million, whereas the population density has increased to 236 people per square kilometer. The population density has great impact…

Rise of farmhouse living in Rawalpindi Farm house A residence which is located in rural or suburban areas is known as farmhouse. Modern farmhouses are different from the traditional farmhouses. Old farmhouses were located in agricultural settings with spaces for…

Pakistan population growth undermines living standards The 6th Population & Housing Census in Pakistan was held from March 15th to May 24th, 2017. According to the census reports, Pakistan population is now 20.8 Crore. It has swallowed by 57% since…

Minimum wage versus house affordability Pakistan is among those countries which have minimum wage law. Minimum wage is raised in the annual budget. In the current budget 2017-18, minimum wage has been increased from Rs. 14,000/- to Rs. 15,000/-. People…

Affordable housing initiatives by KPK Government Affordable housing Housing which is available on discount or at low price as compared to open market is known as affordable housing. Public in Western countries have great access to affordable housing. In UK,…

Pakistani houses are getting smaller in size Old houses in Pakistan are of large sizes. Low population density, vast land area and joint family culture were the major factors to promote the large size house construction. But things are different…