Dr. Ghulam Mohey-ud-din presents on “Reframing Urbanization in Pakistan,” offering key insights into effective urban planning and its implications for sustainable development. The presentation explores strategies for leveraging the urban economy to foster future cities and integrates smart city concepts for enhanced community development. This symposium highlights the critical need for a sustainable urban framework.
This symposium addresses the pressing issues of urbanization in Pakistan, highlighting the critical need for effective urban planning. We explore approaches to achieve sustainable development, aiming to build a more resilient future city. The discussions focus on how to foster development and integrate smart city concepts for better living.
Symposium held at University of Lahore on November 26, 2025
Topics covered:
— Why Pakistan’s official urbanization figures undercount reality
— The spatial and economic evidence that reveals true urban scale
— What this means for infrastructure investment and planning policy
— Smart city frameworks in the Pakistani context
— Sustainable urban development
— what actually works Presented at the University of Lahore Symposium on Urban Development.
— Dr. Ghulam Mohey-ud-din is a spatial economist and Senior Economic Planner with 18+ years of experience in economic research, regional development, and spatial econometrics across Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and South Asia.