The Impact of Rising Urbanization on Pakistan's Environmental Sustainability: A Growing Threat to Biodiversity and Resources
The Impact of Rising Urbanization on Pakistan's Environmental Sustainability: A Growing Threat to Biodiversity and Resources The rapid urbanization in Pakistan over the past few decades has had profound implications for the country’s environmental sustainability , placing immense pressure on natural resources , ecosystems , and local biodiversity . Driven by economic aspirations, population growth, and rural-to-urban migration, Pakistan’s urban centers are expanding at an unprecedented rate , leading to a range of ecological challenges. Cities like Karachi , Lahore , and Islamabad now face severe issues related to air and water pollution , resource scarcity , and climate impacts , reflecting a broader, global pattern in which urbanization frequently correlates with environmental degradation. Urbanization has both positive and negative implications. On one hand, it can foster economic development , infrastruct...