An Appraisal of Urban Policies and Practices in Pakistan: Proposed Guidelines to Ensure Sustainable and Inclusive Development
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2024
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CIVIL SERVICES ACADEMY, WALTON, LAHORE
Abstract
Pakistan, with an urban population of 36.4 % according to 2017 census, has the fastest urban
population growth in South Asia which should lead Pakistan towards long term economic
growth. However, the dearth of sustainable and inclusive urban policies, which would cater for
the needs of different segments of society, and inadequate implementation of available policies
has hindered Pakistan from accruing the true benefits of this rapid urbanization. The cities in
Pakistan are facing multipronged issues which includes, inter alia, housing, air quality ,solid
waste management, land use management etc. resulting into failures to achieve desired
economic stability in the longer run. This paper examines the current situation of urban policies
and practices in the federal and 4 provincial capitals, with an aim to bridge the gaps by
recommending some practical policy measures to unleash the true potential of the cities which
can lead Pakistan towards long term economic growth.
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70 Pages.