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A World Bank study using satellite data finds that 88% of Pakistan’s population lives in areas with urban characteristics, nearly double the official 39% figure, due to outdated urban classification that underrepresents smaller towns and peri-urban areas; this misclassification impacts fiscal management, public services, and policy, with real urban growth now occurring outside major cities.

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