URBANIZATION: ITS HAZARDS AND WAY FORWARD
I. Introduction Desirous human nature Technological revolution What is Urbanization? II. Factors Responsible For Urbanization In Pakistan Attainment of better lifestyle Good health services Acquisition of quality education Ample Economic Opportunities III. Hazards Of Urbanization In Pakistan A. Nightmare for Governing Bodies; Haphazard Colonies Vulnerable to Law and Order Situation B. Massive surge in Urban Crime; Exposure to new criminal tactics C. Solid Waste Management; Sanitation and sewerage system Complication in waste disposal D. Threat to sustainability of infrastructure; Overburdening of institutions Over crowded smoky roads E. Decline of Agriculture Sector; Shift of arid labour force Severe blow to economy F. Environmental Degradation; Mass Deforestation Menace of global warming G. Health Issues And Spread Of Disease H. Energy Crises I. Rise in Religio-Ethnic Conflict IV. Wayforward To Counter Hazards Of Urbanisation In Pakistan A. Recruitment of Professional Town Planners Example of New Zealand B. Technological Development in Rural Areas Production-Oriented agriculture advancement C. Proactive role of Local Government D. Awareness Through Media Population Control Campaign Productive Debates E. Utilization of Modern Technology Remote Sensing technology F. Renovation of Infrastructure in backward areas Upgradation of health care units Enhancement of educational institutions V. Conclusion