ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s urban population is projected to soar to 99 million, or 40% of the total population, by 2030, intensifying existing challenges in urban infrastructure and services, according to Emma Fan, Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Pakistan.
Speaking at the launch of the National Urban Assessment of Pakistan, Fan highlighted the growing strain on cities, especially provincial capitals, which host a disproportionate share of the urban population. The ADB-backed projects, including PICIIP, KPCIP, and DREAMS, aim to improve urban service delivery, focusing on climate-resilient infrastructure and sustainable urban growth to alleviate pressure on Pakistan’s rapidly expanding cities.
Story by Abdul Rasheed Azad
