Megacities - Karachi, Pakistan
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- Created on: 07-02-20 09:29
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- Karachi, Pakistan
- Growing at an annual rate of 5%
- It generates over 25% of the total GDP of Pakistan
- A lack of infrastructure to supply clean water makes this a serious problem for Karachi
- The WWF estimates that the city loses 30% of its water through leaks in the system.
- 50% of the population live in slums or unplanned settlements.
- 75% of the slum dwellers in Karachi working in the informal sector, the Government does not receive taxes from these people.
- Orangi Town is Asia’s largest slum and found in Karachi. It is believed to be home to around 2.4 million people.
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