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Technical Note

State of The Environment in Pakistan: 1992

Robert Benaroya, Anjum Nasir

INDUSTRY : N/A

AREA : Business Government/International Economy

ORGANIZATION : Pakistan

LENGTH : 16

LUMS No : 16-168-93-2

PUBLICATION YEAR : 1993

KEYWORDS:

State of Environment,Pakistan,1992,Business Government,International Economy

DESCRIPTION:

By the early 1990's, industrialization and economic growth had led to an unanticipated strain on the ecological systems of the earth, and on stocks of natural resources. While most global environmental crises, such as the greenhouse effect and depletion of the ozone layer, have their source in developed countries, serious problems are faced even in the poorest countries of the world. Pakistan is no exception. Deforestation, desertification, salinization of agricultural land, and deterioration of water supply are all major problems in the rural areas of Pakistan. In the urban areas, serious deterioration of air quality, unsanitary solid and liquid waste disposal, poor drinking water, and industrial pollution are all contributing to a degraded environment for the rapidly growing urban population. Exhibit 1 lists the major categories of environmental problems and their associated effects on health, the environment, and productivity.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

N/A

SUBJECTS COVERED:

Business Government, International Economy