Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has revealed that around two-thirds of the country’s population does not have access to a proper waste management system. According to the bureau, 67% of people in Pakistan dispose of garbage in open areas. The PBS report highlighted that only 11% of the population relies on municipal collection services, while […]
urban planning
Two-year development plan proposed for Islamabad
The federal government is planning to launch a two-year development plan for Islamabad, titled Vision 2027, aimed at transforming the capital through a series of infrastructure and civic improvement projects. The announcement came as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the Allama Iqbal flyover at T-Chowk on Thursday. Read More: CM Punjab reviews progress on Lahore Development […]
Dubai’s digital transformation earns it a top 5 spot in 2025 smart city rankings
Dubai has risen to fourth place globally in the IMD Smart City Index 2025, reflecting its rapid progress in digital innovation, urban planning, and smart governance. The latest ranking underscores the city’s growing reputation as a leader in using technology to enhance quality of life. The IMD Smart City Index, produced by the IMD World […]
Public transport in urban Pakistan – a concept alien to the privileged?
Pakistan’s urban life is constantly evolving. Housing schemes, mass level industrial infrastructure as well as systematic roads are being set up under Prime Minister Imran Khan’s urban development programmes. However, an all-inclusive public transport system is a concept yet to be encouraged by policy makers for the privileged segments of the population not only to […]