SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities — Building Livable Futures

Cities are at the heart of economic growth but also at the center of inequality, congestion, and environmental degradation. SDG 11 calls for sustainable cities and communities that are inclusive, safe, resilient, and environmentally balanced. For Pakistan, rapid urbanization poses unique challenges: overpopulation in cities, housing shortages, poor infrastructure, and vulnerability to climate change. Yet, Islamic principles of just resource use, community solidarity, and urban planning provide a vision for livable and humane cities.



