Pakistan, May 21 -- The world is rapidly facing challenges such as growing urban populations, climate change, housing crises, and the need for modern infrastructure. In this context, the World Urban Forum, organized under the auspices of the United Nations, is regarded as the largest global platform for discussions on urban development, sustainable planning, and public welfare policies. This month, at the forum held in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, Pakistan was represented by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, who highlighted the Punjab government's vision for urban development on an international stage.

The 13th World Urban Forum in Baku was not merely an international conference, but a major global platform to deliberate on ...