This post discusses the reasons for Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto’s coming to power in Pakistan in December 1971. Background Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto came to power in Pakistan in the wake of the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War which had left the country devastated and broken into two. With the surrender of the troops in the war, East Pakistan…
Salient features of the 1956 Constitution are thoroughly discussed in this article. When Pakistan came into being, it had no constitution of its own. According to the Indian Independence Act 1947, Pakistan and India would adopt the Government of India Act 1935 as their provisional constitution until they made their own constitution. India was able…
Objectives Resolution 1949 is called the Magna Carta of Pakistan in connection to the constitution-making process. In this article, I will discuss the background, main features, importance, and criticism of Objectives Resolution 1949. Background Pakistan came into being as an independent country on 14 August 1947 as a result of the partition of India. When…
This article unpacks the concept of the ” state constitution” and explains its importance for a state. What is the state constitution? The term constitution refers to a set of laws in light of which a state is governed. These laws cater to all aspects of human life in a country. Who is responsible…
This post discusses different methods of irrigation that are in use in Pakistan. Introduction The term Irrigation refers to the artificial or temporary supply of water to the land for the growth of plants. In Pakistan, agricultural practices such as crop cultivation and horticulture solely depend upon irrigation. Around 80% of the cultivable land in…
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…