Limited Resources

Limited Resources

 

Rapid population growth with rate of 1.98% annual is taking a toll on Pakistan's resources, with land, water, and energy all being scarce. Per capita availability of arable land is already among the lowest in the world, and as the population balloons, this problem will only worsen. There is also a water crisis looming for Pakistan. Water resources are already over-exploited and will only become more difficult to manage as the population grows. Energy shortages could follow if oil and gas imports continue to rise as well. Solution for all of these problems is family planning services and increasing access to education for women. Unless measures are taken to slow down population growth, Pakistan may find itself struggling even further in the future.