Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, has become the world’s largest urban centre, with a population of nearly 42 million, according to a United Nations report. The city has surpassed Tokyo, Japan, which had held the top spot since 2000, due to slower population growth over the past two decades. Read More: Explosions at Jakarta mosque injure dozens, […]
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Karachi set to become world’s fifth largest city by 2050
ISLAMABAD: Karachi is projected to become one of the world’s 10 largest cities between 2025 and 2030, according to the United Nations’ World Urbanisation Prospects 2025. The city’s rapid population growth is expected to continue through mid-century, with estimates suggesting it could reach nearly 33 million people by 2050, surpassing Cairo, Tokyo, Guangzhou, Manila, and […]