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The Economic Price of Pakistan’s Urban Failure

Paradigm Shift  ·  2025

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Paradigm Shift

Year

2025

Date

20 December 2025

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In Brief

Pakistan's urban centres, plagued by poor governance, outdated zoning laws, and inadequate public transport, are actively hindering economic growth and productivity. The current housing model exacerbates urban sprawl and limits accessibility for millions of residents. A transformative approach to urban planning is urgently needed.

Pakistan’s urban centres, plagued by poor governance, outdated zoning laws, and inadequate public transport, are actively hindering economic growth and productivity. The current housing model exacerbates urban sprawl and limits accessibility for millions of residents. A transformative approach to urban planning and local government empowerment is essential to revitalize these cities and unlock the productivity gains that effective urbanization delivers.

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Keywords & Themes

Pakistan Urban Planning Urban Economics Housing Policy Spatial Economics

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About the Author

Dr. Ghulam Mohey-ud-din

Senior Economic Planner, Parsons Corporation · RCJY, Saudi Arabia
PhD Economics · 18+ years · 20+ peer-reviewed publications · $60M+ programmes advised

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Type

Newspaper Column

Venue

Paradigm Shift

Year

2025

Date

20 December 2025

Keywords

Pakistan Urban Planning Urban Economics Housing Policy Spatial Economics

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