Faculty Profile

Dr Fariha Tariq

Dean School of Architecture and Planning, Professor, Director Housing Research Center, HEC Approved Supervisor

School of Architecture and Planning

Department of City And Regional Planning

 : [email protected]     : 3570     : 04235968903-11   

HEC Approved Supervisor, World Bank Consultant, Vice Chairperson Naya Pakistan Housing Research Consortium, Secretary General PM Housing Task Force Federal, Pakistan’s Representative at UN HABITAT- Headquarters Nairobi, Rural Committee Head PM Housing Task Force Punjab, Ex-Executive Board Member Punjab Housing and Town Planning Agency, Executive Council Member Institute of Planners Pakistan., Member of Steering Committee for Master Planning of Lahore LDA, Academic Nominee (Planning) PCATP, Member National Curriculum and Research Committee (NCRC) - HEC, Merit Scholarship for BSc-CRP (UET), Fulbright Scholarship for PhD Studies.

  • Housing
  • Community Development
  • Urban Planning
  • Rural Planning
  • Urban Design
  • World Bank
  • UN-HABITAT
  • Cambridge University, UK
Name of Organization Designation Start Date End Date
Capital Development Authority Assistant Director 01-04-2007 30-04-2009
North Carolina State University Researcher 31-08-2009 08-08-2012
UN HABITAT Researcher 01-04-2010 09-06-2010
World Bank Consultant 01-02-2020 29-04-2020
Publication Type Title Journal Name Impact Factor Year of Publication
International Publications with impact factor (less than 2.0) / JCR / SJR Investigation of informal housing challenges and issues: Experiences from slum and squatter of Lahore. Journal of Housing and the Built Environment. 1.480 2019
International Publications with impact factor (less than 2.0) / JCR / SJR Policy Framework and Institutional Arrangements: Case of Affordable Housing Delivery for Low-Income Groups in Punjab, Pakistan. Housing Policy Debate 1.644 2018
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) Built houses as a tool to control residential land speculation-A case study of Bahria Town, Lahore. Habitat International 2.285 2017
Publications in indexed/HEC recognized/UMT recognized journals/Case Study (published in recognized in journals) Islamic Traditional Values: Towards Women Empowerment and Housing Microfinance in Pakistan. Journal of Islamic Thought and Civilization 0.000 2014
Publications in indexed/HEC recognized/UMT recognized journals/Case Study (published in recognized in journals) Study of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process in Scotland, Malaysia and Pakistan. Technical Journal, UET Taxila 0.000 2018
Publications in indexed/HEC recognized/UMT recognized journals/Case Study (published in recognized in journals) Enhancing Tourism Potential: A Revitalizing Plan for Central Zone of Hassanabdal. Global Social Sciences Review,VI-IV, 27-46. 0.000 2021
Publications in indexed/HEC recognized/UMT recognized journals/Case Study (published in recognized in journals) Conceptual Framework of an Ideal Muslim Capital: Comparison between Early Muslim Capital of Baghdad and Islamabad. Journal of Islamic Thought and Civilization 0.000 2018
Conference Papers (presented in International Association) Highlighting Urban Planning Issues of Pakistan and Emphasizing the Role of Planners Through Workshop Technique. IASTEM. Washington DC, USA. 0.000 2018
Conference Papers (presented in International University) Land Tenure security and resident’s Stability in Squatter Settlements of Lahore. International Conference on Urban Regeneration Sustainability. 0.000 2019
Conference Papers (presented in Local University) Rural Housing and Development Strategies: Integrated Approach with Planning, Design and Economic Perspectives. National Workshop on Affordable Housing Conference, NED UET Karachi. 0.000 2018
Publications in indexed/HEC recognized/UMT recognized journals/Case Study (published in recognized in journals) Evaluation of Government Programs & Policies to Eradicate Gender Disparities in Pakistan. Global Regional Review, 6, 22-36. 0.000 2021
Publications in indexed/HEC recognized/UMT recognized journals/Case Study (published in recognized in journals) Recasting paradigms of institutional analysis and stakeholder analysis in housing research Journal of Urban Management, 10(4), 357-368 0.000 2021
Conference Papers (presented in International Association) Flood Disaster Management: A Case Study of Model Villages in South Punjab. 4th Asia International conference, Malaysia. 0.000 2018
Conference Papers (presented in Local University) Affordable Housing: An Agenda of New Regime Challenges and the Way Forward. 3rd IBCE on Architecture, Planning and Construction, Expo Lahore. 0.000 2018
Publications in indexed/HEC recognized/UMT recognized journals/Case Study (published in recognized in journals) Initiation of Housing Micro Finance in Pakistan: A New Paradigm Shift in Housing Market. Global Economic Review, VI- III, 1-11. 0.000 2021
Publications in indexed/HEC recognized/UMT recognized journals/Case Study (published in recognized in journals) An Overview of Shared Ownership & Shared Equity: Recommendations for Sustainable Housing in Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences and Humanity. 0.000 2019
Publications in indexed/HEC recognized/UMT recognized journals/Case Study (published in recognized in journals) Appraisal of National Housing Policy - A Case of Pakistan. Technical Journal, UET Taxila 0.000 2018
Publications in indexed/HEC recognized/UMT recognized journals/Case Study (published in recognized in journals) CBO Based Microfinancing in Pakistan: Comparative Analysis of Akhuwat Foundation and Kashf Foundation. Global Social Sciences Review, VI (III), 9 ‒ 18. 0.000 2021
International Publications with impact factor (2.0 and above) NCIA-AMB Masuk Kampong Project: A Paradigm of Opportunities and Challenges for Sustainable Rural Development. Planning Malaysia: Journal of Malaysian Institute of Planners 0.000 2018
International Publications with impact factor (less than 2.0) / JCR / SJR Conservation analysis of Gali Surjan Singh: A study of architectural and social aspects Journal of Architectural Conservation 0.000 2018
Publications in indexed/HEC recognized/UMT recognized journals/Case Study (published in recognized in journals) Modeling and predicting commuters’ travel mode choice in Lahore, Pakistan. Global Social Sciences Review, 6, 108-118. 0.000 2021
Publications in indexed/HEC recognized/UMT recognized journals/Case Study (published in recognized in journals) Developing Countries Perspective on Housing Affordability: Recommendations for Pakistan. Technical Journal, UET Taxila 0.000 2018
Publications in indexed/HEC recognized/UMT recognized journals/Case Study (published in recognized in journals) Perception Based Evaluation of Pedestrianization at Liberty Market Lahore Global Regional Review, 6, 1-15. 0.000 2021
Degree Name & Area Year University City,Country
PhD - Design North Carolina State University USA
Masters in Architecture University of Engineering & Technology Pakistan
BSc - City & Regional Planning University of Engineering & Technology Pakistan
Position Start Date End Date
Beaconhouse National University 01-08-2012 31-08-2015
  • World Bank Consultant
  • HEC PhD Approved Supervisor
  • Secretary General Prime Minister Federal Housing Task Force, Association with Naya Pakistan Housing Program, Government of Pakistan
  • Head of Rural Committee head, Punjab Housing Task Force
  • Member Lahore Master Plan Steering Committee
  • PCATP Planning Academic Nominee
  • Connected with International Organizations like World Bank, UN HABITAT, Affordable Housing Institute - Boston, Pomeroy Academy-Singapore • Association with Naya Pakistan Housing Program, Government of Pakistan
  • Development of Housing Research Centre and Future Cities Initiative
  • Ex-Governing Body Member, Punjab Housing and Town Planning Agency
  • Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners (P-0560)
  • Institute of Planners, Pakistan (F-0093)
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