Once celebrated for order, greenery, and calm, Islamabad is now at the center of a national debate about livability. Journalists, residents, planners, and businesses increasingly describe a city strained by uncontrolled urbanization, traffic paralysis, environmental loss, and rising costs. This article synthesizes on-record commentary, civic data points, and policy actions to present a balanced, evidence-based assessment—and to separate legitimate urban challenges from rhetoric that risks social harm.
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