Karachi, Oct. 22 -- Karachi's built-up area has expanded by nearly 32 per cent between 2010 and 2025, surpassing 1,400 square kilometres, as agricultural land, grazing areas and open spaces continue to disappear under concrete development, intensifying concerns over Pakistan's urban planning failures, as reported by The Express Tribune.

According to The Express Tribune, citing an official note from the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), satellite-based analysis shows that rapid urbanisation has transformed Karachi's surrounding landscape, increasing pressure on natural resources and essential infrastructure.

SUPARCO stated that the growing spread of buildings and paved surfaces is worsening the urban heat island e...