This book offers a critical analysis of the socio-economic impact of the Lyari Expressway, a major infrastructural project in Karachi. It explores how the development has reshaped the lives of local residents, focusing on both the economic opportunities it created and the displacement it caused. Through in-depth research and firsthand accounts, the book highlights the tensions between urban development and the loss of community ties, providing a nuanced perspective on urban planning, poverty, and resilience in one of Karachi’s most vibrant yet underserved neighborhoods.