Izhar ul Haq is a senior urban and regional planner with over forty years of experience in Pakistan and abroad. He has led major assignments for the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, UNDP, and government agencies, focusing on affordable housing, climate resilience, and integrated master planning. A life member of the Pakistan Council of Architects & Town Planners (PCATP), he is recognized for his ethical public engagement and adaptive planning. His recent work highlights the role of non-human actors in shaping sustainable urban futures.