# Karachi Plans Pedestrian Zones After London Inspiration

> Karachi aims to create pedestrian-only roads inspired by London's Oxford Street closure.
- Title: Karachi Plans Pedestrian Zones After London Inspiration
- Summary: Karachi aims to create pedestrian-only roads inspired by London's Oxford Street closure. Karachi mayor Murtaza Wahab plans pedestrian-only zones on roads…
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- Source: Geo News — https://geo.tv/latest/689337-inspired-by-londons-oxford-street-karachi-plans-pedestrian-only-roads
- Published: 2026-11-02T10:40:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: karachi, oxford street, pedestrian-only, london, murtaza wahab, pakistan, news
## London's Oxford Street Closure
London pedestrianised half of Oxford Street for the first time on October 26, 2026.
## Karachi's Pedestrian Plan
Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab plans pedestrian-only zones on selected roads, inspired by London's move.
## London's One-Kilometre Section
London allocated a one-kilometre section of Oxford Street exclusively for pedestrians.
## No Legal Hurdles
Political parties have not created legal barriers to closing Oxford Street to vehicles.
## Key takeaway

Karachi mayor Murtaza Wahab plans pedestrian-only zones on roads, following London's one-kilometre pedestrianisation of Oxford Street.