causes for economic development
Pakistan's rapid population growth brings about negative impacts on the stability of its economy. The problems faced by the people of Pakistan not only include housing, expensive education and health facilities, but also ethnic-strife, poor law and order, as well as traffic congestion and density. These problems will only grow bigger and become more difficult to resolve as the population in Pakistan continues to grow. The people's lives will become unsustainable if there is no improvement in Pakistan's economy. (Afzal, 2009)
Economic development has reflected the prevailing attitude during the colonial period, emphasising on efficient exploitation of resources, rapid growth of the economy, as well as the importance of state profit over welfare and conservation. Over the past 50 years, Pakistan has witnessed the emergence of a profusion of industries that are low-cost but contributes greatly to pollution. However, these industries are governed by few environmental guidelines. In a similar light, agriculture in the 1960s started to put strong emphasis on farming techniques that tend to boost short-term production, but this was often at the extent of long-term sustainability. (Gizewski and Homer-Dixon, 1996)
Economic development has reflected the prevailing attitude during the colonial period, emphasising on efficient exploitation of resources, rapid growth of the economy, as well as the importance of state profit over welfare and conservation. Over the past 50 years, Pakistan has witnessed the emergence of a profusion of industries that are low-cost but contributes greatly to pollution. However, these industries are governed by few environmental guidelines. In a similar light, agriculture in the 1960s started to put strong emphasis on farming techniques that tend to boost short-term production, but this was often at the extent of long-term sustainability. (Gizewski and Homer-Dixon, 1996)
effects of economic development
Urbanization and globalization in Pakistan has resulted in urban pollution. With a greater demand for food, more productive agricultural land is needed. The excessive use of fertilizers, pesticides and irrigation water to increase yield has resulted in environmental problems. (Faruqee, 1997, p.4) The rapid expansion of industrial production has resulted in land and water pollution which have caused serious health issues in many areas of the country.
Rapid population growth and impressive GDP growth have put immense pressure on the country’s natural resource base and have increased levels of pollution. Rapid expansion in industrial production and urbanization has led to increased levels of industrial waste, water pollution, solid waste, and vehicle emissions that have resulted in serious health problems in many areas of the country. (Afzal, 2009, p.6) A study has attempted to value environmental costs in Pakistan and has put the estimate of environmental damage at $1 billion to $2.1 billion per year. (Brandon C., 1995)
Rapid population growth and impressive GDP growth have put immense pressure on the country’s natural resource base and have increased levels of pollution. Rapid expansion in industrial production and urbanization has led to increased levels of industrial waste, water pollution, solid waste, and vehicle emissions that have resulted in serious health problems in many areas of the country. (Afzal, 2009, p.6) A study has attempted to value environmental costs in Pakistan and has put the estimate of environmental damage at $1 billion to $2.1 billion per year. (Brandon C., 1995)