Pakistan, July 14 -- As rapid urbanisation transforms cities worldwide, the need for cities to evolve beyond concrete and chaos has never been more urgent. Across the globe, urban centres are embracing a new philosophy, one where sustainability, smart infrastructure, and technological innovation are not afterthoughts but the foundation of progress, yet in Pakistan, it still feels like an aspiration rather than a reality.

The urgency for smart, sustainable cities in Pakistan is no longer theoretical; it is a matter of survival. Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, our major cities, continue to swell, while essential infrastructure struggles to keep up. As another intense monsoon season sweeps the country, urban flooding has already turned roads in...