The Sindh government's recent decision to legalise commercial activities in residential areas raises significant concerns about the long-term implications for community integrity, quality of life and urban planning. In most of the world, home-based businesses and offices are restricted to a handful of employees and customers to reduce the nuisance value for neighbours.

Here, the Sindh government has approved a veritable free-for-all. While the government and other proponents argue that the policy could stimulate........

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