Uncontrolled population growth and rapid urban development continue to exert immense pressure on resources, making the provision of basic amenities in megacities a daunting task for city managers.
In cities like Karachi, Lahore, Faisalabad, and Islamabad, challenges persist in providing essential facilities such as water, sewerage, solid waste management, clean air, efficient transportation, and a high standard of living.
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Lahore, hosting a population of 13 million, has recently showcased the sorry state of affairs in rainwater drainage, cleanliness, and transportation during the monsoon season. One of the primary reasons for this unmanaged urbanization is the lack of government policies to control the sprawl of illegal housing societies on the outskirts of major cities, catering to the housing needs of people but causing long-term messiness. |
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