population growth pushing more towards poverty
Pakistan’s population has grown from 30 million in 1947 to about 190 million in 2013. With the increase population, there would an increase in demand for housing and other basic necessities such as food. 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)