{
  "id": 17807815,
  "title": "Karachi to Get London-Style Pedestrian-Only Roads",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/karachi-to-get-london-style-pedestrian-only-roads",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-02T13:24:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/11/02/karachi-to-get-london-style-pedestrian-only-roads/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Karachi's Mayor Murtaza Wahab has announced a proposal to transform certain roads in the city into pedestrian-only zones, drawing inspiration from London's initiative to restrict vehicle access to Oxford Street. The London mayor had designated a one-kilometer stretch of Oxford Street exclusively for pedestrians, a decision that has been met with positive feedback. Wahab highlighted that London's political parties had not obstructed the decision through legal obstacles, underscoring the significance of political collaboration in implementing such projects in Karachi. The initiative is set to commence following the permanent closure of a portion of London's renowned shopping street to traffic on October 26. This move allows pedestrians to utilize an area previously dominated by various modes of transportation, including the city's iconic red double-decker buses and black cabs. The initial phase of Oxford Street pedestrianization covers approximately half of the street, with plans to expand the restrictions to the remaining sections contingent upon the project's success.",
  "summary": "Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab has announced plans to make selected roads in the city pedestrian-only, taking inspiration from London’s decision … Read More The post Karachi to Get London-Style Pedestrian-Only Roads appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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}