Pakistan produces a finite number of resources, and it can only withstand a certain degree of greenhouse gas emissions to stay healthy. Consuming resources at unsustainable rate is the biggest driver of climatic crisis. Thus, environment-friendly industrial progress is major factor for promoting sustainable living.

Our population continues to grow but that rise in numbers has not been matched by similar increase in supplies of freshwater food, clothing and housing. Furthermore, poor industrialisation adversely affects both the population and the economy. When industries fail to develop adequately, job opportunities decline and large segments of the population remain trapped in poverty. Sluggish industrial growth contributes to economic stagnation and hinders national progress.

Pakistan's some industries such as automobile, fertiliser, steel, sugar, polyester and energy are still working under protection need to grow up and stand on their own feet. Also, the textile, cotton and cottage industries must become globally competitive by quickly adopting technological change. Accelerating industrialisation will enable the country to tackle chronic issues such as poverty and unemployment and increase Gross Domestic Production (GDP) and sustained economic growth.

A more robust economy also translates into improved access to education and healthcare, while cheaper consumer goods and food items become more accessible to the middle and lower-income classes. Moreover, the best........

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