A Retrospective and Prospective Overview of the Developmental Trends of Environmental Laws in Pakistan.



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Submitted Jan 14, 2020
Published Jan 21, 2020
10.24018/ejgeo.2020.1.1.1

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This research paper is a prospective and retrospective view of the many changes in environmental law dynamics that have occurred in the country of Pakistan over the years. It will take a unique perspective of qualitative methods and attempt to look at the core reasons why the current industrial infrastructure is not conducive for a change towards sustainability. The paper shall put forward a questionnaire that will judge the exact amount of disconnect between the government and the public regarding core environmental issues that Pakistan faces on a daily basis. It will try to debunk the prevalent notion in the small to medium enterprises which is that moving towards sustainability would mean a reduction in production performance and revenue. The laws and their imposition methods shall also be discussed in light of the current affairs of major industrial cities. No natural habitat is safe from the unsustainable practices of the country and it has caused irreparable damage to both land and water bodies of the country. The need to be sustainable is now more present than ever, as Pakistan wants to project a healthy global image to attract investors and businesses into its growing economy. Furthermore health and environmental campaigns also need to gain traction in order to attract more tourism thus in accordance more revenue into the country. This report will act as a fact finding effort from the grass root levels of the industry and will qualitatively explain how much work needs to be done in this regard.

Keywords: Sustainability, Pakistan Small to Medium Enterprises, Law Enforcement, Global Statistics

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