This article defines the term ‘irrigation’ and briefly explains its importance with reference to Pakistan. In addition, it also suggests solutions to the problems related to irrigation i.e. waterlogging and salinity in the country. What does the term ‘irrigation’ refer to? The term ‘Irrigation’ refers to the artificial supply of water to plants i.e. crops,…
This post is about the economic significance of the forests, e.g. conifers, alpine trees, riverain plants, mangroves, etc. that are abundantly found in Pakistan. Introduction The man simply cannot live without forests. They have enormous economic value. They play an important role from providing us oxygen to acting as the main source of timber. Moreover,…
This article discusses how natural and human factors affect livestock farming in Pakistan. The table given below illustrates the type of animals and both human and physical factors that affect livestock farming. Animals Human/Economic factors Natural/Physical factors Cattle, Goats, Sheep Medication Provision of shelter Skills Mechanization (Machinery like used to milk cows, buffaloes, etc. Climate…
In this article, I will discuss the effect of changing trends in exports and imports on Pakistan’s balance of trade and economy over the years. What does it mean by the term ‘trends in imports and exports? Trends in exports and imports refer to the sustained status of imports and exports in terms of their…
This post briefly but succinctly describes the impact of climatic conditions and natural topography on agriculture in the context of Pakistan. Background Climatic conditions influence farming greatly as different crops grow in different climates. The crops, vegetables, fruit that grow in highland climates usually cannot grow in low land climate. The moderate nature and severity…
Natural resources have a huge significance in the economic development of any nation. In this article, I will discuss Pakistan’s natural resources and their importance in a tabular form. What are the natural resources? Natural resources are very important for the economic development of any country. The countries with natural resources can be among the…
This post analyzes the problems related to health, agriculture, and the environment caused by pollution. What is pollution? The term ‘pollution’ refers to the addition of unwanted substances to the environment which cause an imbalance in the environment. Problems caused by Pollution There are three main types of pollution i.e. air, water, and air pollution….
This post discusses the impact of human activities on climate. Major human activities influencing climate include industrialization, agricultural practices, deforestation, etc. Human Activities and their impact on Pollution Industrialization The term ‘Industrialization’ refers to the establishment of more and more industries in any place. Industries are the main source of air, land, and water pollution….
This post discusses the important factors which influence the climate of Pakistan and shape what it is. Background The climate of Pakistan varies from one place to another. There are four main types of climate in the country i.e. highland climate, low land climate, arid climate, and coastal climate. There are a number of…
This article analyzes the impact of climate and topography on life of the people of Pakistan. Background The landscape of Pakistan varies from province to province. There is also a great variety in the landscape within the provinces. The country is blessed with mountains, alluvial fertile plains, the world’s famous deserts, and the sea at…