MCI takes lead in setting-up 'Street Economy Unit'.

ISLAMABAD -- Islamabad has become the first municipality in Pakistan to set-up a dedicated Street Economy Unit.

The initiative is in continuation of MCI's collaboration with Ehsaas program and Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) for implementation of an effective intervention for streamlining street vending in Islamabad, said a news release.

MCI Administrator Syeda Shafaq Hashmi was of the view that governance of street vendors had been a low priority area for city authorities. However, the situation had changed with the interest of Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation Dr. Sania Nishtar in enhancing street livelihood for the poor and mostly migrant segment.

Under her guidance, PIDE has facilitated MCI in the structuring of Street Economy Unit.

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