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Islamabad’s Living Standard Has Deteriorated: From Planned Capital to Stressed Metropolis (EEAT Analysis)

Islamabad’s living standard is deteriorating due to unchecked urbanization, traffic congestion, and environmental loss. An EEAT, evidence-based analysis with policy solutions.

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5) Governance & Policy Trade-offs

Public debate often assigns blame to past governments. While some policies under Imran Khan are criticized for weak urban controls, experts emphasize continuity failures across administrations: inconsistent enforcement, ad-hoc approvals, and car-centric spending over sustainability.

A Necessary Clarification: Rejecting Harmful Generalizations

Urban decline is a policy and planning failure, not a reflection of any ethnic or regional group. Collective blame and dehumanizing language are wrong and counterproductive. Cities grow through migration; the task of governance is to plan for growth, protect ecosystems, and ensure safety and opportunity for all residents.

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