The Role of Smart Cities in Third World Countries like
Pakistan
As the world population becomes increasingly urbanized in the 21st
century, the smart city has been promoted as a solution to all the evils of
urbanization. For third world countries like Pakistan, where city infrastructure is
typically lagging behind the demand of the people, the idea of smart cities is not
something that is luxurious—quite the contrary, it is essential. Smart cities offer a
strategic vision to upgrade urban governance, deliver efficient public services,
facilitate sustainability, and boost the degree of citizens' satisfaction. Even though
the journey is complex and entails substantial investment, the promise for such nations
as Pakistan is revolutionary.
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