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.











































