In common with most other developing nations, Pakistan is entering the high-growth phase of urban transition with most of the population increase occurring in the urban areas. These demographic trends present the policymakers and citizens of the country with both a significant opportunity and a ...
The Hindukush-Himalayan (HKH) region, known for its eco-environmental importance, has been witnessing transformations in recent years governed by factors such as climate variability, land use shifts, and population growth. These changes have profound implications for regional sustainability, water ...
Urbanization frequently results in a rise in impervious surfaces, reducing the vegetation cover and subsequently impacting urban surroundings. This study e
With over 230 million population, Pakistan has the highest rate of urbanization in the South Asian region, possibly rising to 50%, making the country more vulnerable to floods and other climate disasters [28]. The country witnessed a colossal number of human lives lost due to the recent deadly...
With rapid industrialization and urbanization, Pakistan's environmental concerns have become progressively severe. Economic growth and environmental deterioration as well as measures aiming at environmental protection (EP) go hand in hand (Chen et al., 2022). In this context, challenging environmental is...
Urbanization and population growth have brought about substantial transformations in cities, turning them into crucial hubs of development. These dynamic changes have given rise to spaces that foster social, cultural, and economic progress. When cities expand, they become centers of innovation and opport...
The increasing population and the trend towards incorporating fresh produce into diets for health reasons are driving domestic demand. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, Pakistan's fruit production reached 9.1 million metric tons in 2022, with oranges accounting for 1.6 million metric ...
Pakistan - Urbanization, Cities, Megacities: The urban population of Pakistan represents about two-fifths of the total. Two cities have a dominating position—Karachi, the capital of Sindh province (and of the country until 1959), and Lahore, the capital
The tremendous increase of greenhouse gases puts adverse effects on environmental degradation, unemployment, and economic growth. Against this backdrop, and implementing the more recent estimation approach, the present study investigates the validity of the novel environmental Phillips curve (i.e., invers...
(2023). Does globalization mitigate environmental degradation in selected emerging economies? Assessment of the role of financial development, economic growth, renewable energy consumption and urbanization. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30(45), 100340–100359. https://doi.org/10.1007/s1...