In the modern dialogue of urban planning, social sustainability emerges as a crucial focus, especially in swiftly expanding cities like Hyderabad, Pakistan. Despite its importance, social sustainability is frequently overlooked, particularly in developing regions. This research examines the planning frameworks shaping socially sustainable residential areas in Qasimabad Taluka, Hyderabad City. Once lush farmland, Qasimabad has swiftly transformed into residential sectors. This transition has led to declining living standards and weakened social sustainability metrics. Through meticulous analysis, this study evaluates the community engagement, inclusivity and accessibility, social cohesion and safety, and facilities and amenities factors of social sustainability in the residential neighborhoods of Qasimabad Taluka using field visits and a comprehensive questionnaire survey with a sample size of 307 adopting cluster and quota sampling techniques. Data analysis with SPSS-22, supported by reliability, exploratory factor analysis, and Yeh’s satisfaction index model reveals key elements such as community accessibility, safety, green spaces, and aesthetic appeal. The findings reveal deteriorating infrastructure in Qasimabad, emphasizing the necessity for substantial interventions in infrastructure development, public space revitalization, and the cultivation of civic consciousness. Addressing these issues is vital for fostering neighborhoods that are both livable and socially cohesive. By shedding light on these critical needs, urban planners can effectively create sustainable living environments in Qasimabad Taluka.

Rapid ribbon development in Qasimabad Taluka, Hyderabad, has resulted in fragmented neighborhoods due to unplanned urban expansion. This study evaluates the critical factors influencing social sustainability in residential communities, focusing on neighborhood connectivity, safety, and green spaces. Employing a quantitative approach, data were collected through quota sampling from 5–7% of government-approved housing schemes in Qasimabad. A Satisfaction Index was developed to assess residents’ perceptions of accessibility, safety, amenities, and community engagement and analyzed via SPSS-22. Key findings revealed severe dissatisfaction: only 19% of private vehicle users reported satisfaction, while over 60% rated pedestrian and cycling infrastructure as inadequate. Green spaces intended for communal use deteriorated, causing a 21.58% reduction in satisfaction. Despite moderate daytime safety ratings (+53.95%), the overall social sustainability index remained negative (−148.61%). This study underscores the urgency of integrated urban strategies—enhancing accessibility, revitalizing green spaces, improving safety measures, and fostering community engagement—to address fragmentation and achieve socially sustainable neighborhoods.

Karachi is the world's fastest expanding metropolis, and it ranks among the world's largest cities. The disparity between public and private transportation utilization in Karachi is growing by the day. To address this imbalance, private automobile users must change to more environmentally friendly modes of transportation. A travel behavior study is required to shift people's mode of transportation from private to public transportation. As a result, the emphasis of this study is on the impact of socioeconomic determinants on employee mode choice in Karachi. A survey was done using a self-administrative quantitative questionnaire to acquire information on travel habits. To examine the data, descriptive-analytic tests were used in SPSS. The study's findings leaned more toward the use of private transportation. There is no such thing as a beneficial influence of socioeconomic characteristics on public transit use. This study might provide helpful information to stakeholders for future planning and development of sustain able transportation techniques in Karachi. The research findings will aid policy making and serve as the foundation for future research on the mode choice model for P and RS.

Space and time are important components to consider while performing indispensable activities in remote areas. This study opts for a Time-space Prism (TSP) to plot travel time and distance activities of rural households living in the Badin sub-region, Pakistan, ranked 5th in the world’s demographics, yet to develop a transport policy. Hence, this research aims to formulate and evaluate a transport policy framework based on the study objective, i.e., to develop basic and ameliorated TSPs of rural households. In total, 100 sampled questionnaires were finalized using low-income clusters that centered on the trip data. Household income, household size, travel distance and time, vehicle ownership, and trip purposes were noted, including household head interviews. To validate research instruments, the sampled data were analyzed with the help of descriptive statistics and normal distribution. This study found that 61% of the population did not have personal vehicles, 48% used the mode “Walk”, and 27% of the total trips were recorded using the mode “Bus”. Significant improvements in the TSP slope were noticed, i.e., from 82.82° to 61.61°, when households picked available faster travel modes to reach desired destinations. Consequently, an 85.84° slope value was recorded for the trips commuted through the travel mode “Bicycle.” However, when households traveled by “Bus”, they improved their TSP value to 79.57°. Improvements in TSP degrees further indicated a reduction in travel time and an enhancement in activity time. Based on the study findings, a policy framework was developed and assessed. The expert opinion was recorded through an online questionnaire survey with an 85% response rate. Research parameters are not conferred predominantly; therefore, this is a novel approach that executed the TSP technique for rural households. This research may contribute to SDGs # 1 (No Poverty), 3 (Good Health & Well-being), and 11 (Sustainable Communities).

Any unplanned town is likely to face multiple issues as the population rises; such as; traffic congestion problems vehicles increases with a rise in population, industrial development, business operations, etc. Hyderabad is a major jobs hub for nearly 5 million individuals from both Hyderabad and rural regions. Attracting individuals who are looking for a job. Therefore, during peak hours traffic congestion is evident. The study goal is to discover reasons and solutions for congestion. For them, we will conduct surveys, evaluate and attempt to provide the best alternatives to enhance effectiveness, customer comfort, and intersection and reduce accident danger. This study provides an assessment of paths beginning from the different directions of Qasim Chowk in terms of traffic quantity, traffic conditions at junctions, and people's traffic patterns. This type of case study can help enhance traffic conditions by implementing the easy alternative sand suggestions given in this report.

This research intended to highlight the urban green open spaces for public use in Hyderabad city, which may already face intensive development and planning deficiencies, mainly the ignorance of the governing authorities. Consistent ignorance of urban green spaces may cause various issues within the city and directly affect the health and performance of the inhabitants of the metropolis. To achieve the task SPSS and GIS software are used to manipulate data gathered from the users as well as the municipal authorities. This research with help highlight the problems and focus to provide a future development plan that may enhance city aesthetics and the overall environment.