Top 5 under Developing cities of Pakistan

Cities in Pakistan now hold about 55 % of the world’s population or 4.2 billion people. This pattern is likely to persist. By 2050, approximately 7 out of 10 people on the planet will live in cities, with the urban population more than tripling from its current level. With cities accounting for more than 80% of global GDP, urbanisation may contribute to long-term growth if it is well-managed, allowing for increased productivity and new ideas.

However, the underdevelopment status of cities causes many challenges, such as meeting increased demand for affordable housing, well-connected transportation systems and other infrastructure, essential services, and jobs, especially for the nearly 1 billion urban poor who live in informal settlements be close to opportunities. In addition, conflicts are becoming more common, resulting in 60% of forcibly displaced persons staying in cities. 

There is a list of numerous cities in Pakistan that are improving and may reach significant levels of development soon. The top 5 are discussed down below:

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Gwadar

Gwadar is bustling with activity, and work on the Gwadar Master Plan Phase 1 is well underway. On November 16, 2020, the Prime Minister broke ground on the 146-kilometre Hoshab Awaran portion of the Ratodero Gwadar Motorway, and the Chief Minister of Balochistan inaugurated the Cricket Stadium in Gwadar. Under the Omani Grant Project, work on a roadway connecting Nigwar Sharif and Suntsir in Gwadar has begun and will be completed at the cost of Rs 1256 million. The government is making significant efforts for the early development of Gwadar to ensure the supply of basic facilities in the city. In no time, the city will be fully established.

Balochistan

Although the province has had several famous conquerors and warriors pass through it in the past, none of them has left an indelible mark on its development. The area still lacks educational, social, and economic development. The government has funded upgrades such as a railway line and a road branching out from Sukkur in the neighbouring Sindh province and crossing through Quetta to Nokundi on the Iranian border.  Another road and rail link was created between Quetta and Chaman, a tiny town on the Afghan border, to aid army deployment in an emergency. Other transportation and communication needs for the province’s socio-economic development has been completely overlooked. The area has undergone significant changes since 1977. The goal of the development plan is to integrate Baloch people into the country’s socio-economic mainstream.

Sialkot

A master plan has been developed for massive water supply, park upgrades, and sewerage projects in the city. Approximately Rs 15 billion megaprojects will assist provide world-class municipal facilities to the city’s one million residents. In addition, the Punjab government is working on a big project with Asian Development Bank experts to increase citizens’ access to clean and safe drinking water, sewage, sanitation, solid waste management, park upkeep, transportation, and traffic management. The government will develop the metropolis entirely in no time.

Thar

Tharparkar district has roughly 1.65 million people and is scattered over both India and Pakistan, where life has traditionally been difficult due to a lack of sweet water. It wouldn’t be inaccurate to claim that progress was always zero to none in terms of development. Waterborne infections, inadequate health facilities, starvation, and a lack of basic infrastructure were all difficulties that the people of Thar had to endure. Apart from that, poverty, population expansion, a shortage of safe drinking water, unemployment, and a high illiteracy rate had engulfed Tharparkar. As a result, people travelled from Thar to the revering area to preserve themselves and their cattle, while those who did not migrate lost their loved ones and cattle, which were their only source of income. However, the government is gradually attempting to enhance the city’s development status.

Sargodha

The government has given its approval to establish the Sargodha Development Authority (SDA), which will help the city prosper. According to the commissioner, money has been provided for the construction and restoration of the Lahore-Sargodha Road, which connects the metropolis and other nearby areas to the Sial Mor Motorway Interchange, based on a parliamentarian’s request. The Sargodha Development Authority, which was recently founded, is now in charge of this inactive, neglected, and impoverished society.

Conclusion

Pakistan government must devote a significant amount of effort to the development and improvement of these underdeveloped cities. Therefore, hopefully, we will see some growth soon. Sigma Properties hopes that you found this article helpful and that it provided you with enough information.

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Muhammad Junaid is a senior Analyst and Search Engine Expert. Extensive experience being a lead writer in Sigma Properties | Taj Residencies Islamabad. Work for years with local and international enterprises. Also, represent well-known brands in the UAE.