If Pakistan is very rich in its mineral resources, why is it such a poor country
By crippledsoul
@crippledsoul (24)
February 19, 2012 4:12am CST
Fourth largest coal reserve in the world
Resources of natural gas and crude oil
Gold mines worth $260 Billion
Fifth largest copper mines in the world
Fresh water resources
Two sea ports of critically important geographical location
4% of the area is forest
Diverse climate and very rich soil
45% of the population is under 25 years of age
Largest salt mine in the world
Lime stone, uranium, gems,and many more resources of natural wealth
still he country depends on foreign aid for its economic stability, What do you think are the main causes for this situation and what remedies can be taken for it.
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7 responses
@Hanki007 (34)
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19 Feb 12
Hello crippledsoul ,
You are doing an excelent job here yes pakistan has got rich mineral resourses but it not about what you have got underneath it what you have got in your minds .. Pakistan s top priorty is to spend more and more in miltary and then providing security to the elite of the country .... We need to talk a lot in this regrd i ill be back to this top again .
@crippledsoul (24)
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20 Feb 12
Thanks hanki and you are more then welcome for discussion... apart from cutting the defense budget what else should be done in your perspective for the betterment of the situation
@sjvg1976 (41132)
• Delhi, India
19 Feb 12
Hello crippledsoul,
There are lots of thing which can be accounted for it like i have read Pakistan invests lot of money in defense and i feel if this money is used for the other things it may lead to its development
.Education is the main factor which contribute in the growth of a country which is lacking there.
They have the rich natural resources but they don't have the technology to make it to use.The main and important one is the law and order there which needs to be much stornger so that it may control terrosrism there.
.Education is the main factor which contribute in the growth of a country which is lacking there.They have the rich natural resources but they don't have the technology to make it to use.The main and important one is the law and order there which needs to be much stornger so that it may control terrosrism there. @crippledsoul (24)
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20 Feb 12
hi sjvg,
yes you have heard correct Pakistan does spend a lot of money on its defense budget but for the stability and the balance of power in the region there is no other option. India has become the third largest buyers of weapons from the united states what is Pakistan supposed to do? unless there are sincere governments from both India and Pakistan who wish to deescalate the constant tense situation on the borders the situation cannot change. The arms race should be finished and Pakistan and India should live like good neighbors.
Yes, Lack of education is a factor hindering the growth and development of the country but lack of technology ?? it doesn't make any sense .... i mean a country can make a nuclear bomb with missile technology able to hit targets with precision to even in Israel but cannot produce sufficient electricity for the country ?? this is really strange
and finally terrorism !! that's a really long story i think it should be better left for another discussion.
Peace for all.
@smacksman (6053)
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19 Feb 12
It should never have been given independence. It was not ready for it. It has had over 50 years to learn how to get it right and failed. The rich have got richer and the poor poorer.
The management of the country should be taken over by a charter and run like a business.
The politicians can stay and strut and prance to please themselves but the actual running of the country should be taken away from them as they have proved incompetent.
I know my comments are heretical to many but my heart is in the right place for Pakistan and her people and would love it to succeed.
@lampar (7584)
• United States
26 May 12
Yes, the land is full of natural resources, but the revenue generated often went into the powerful political elite and army Generals deep pockets, many years of military dictatorship, most of the money in Pakistan was plundered by the dictator and stay in his Swiss bank account. The few former dictators from Pakistan are some of the richest people in the world while majority of the population constantly live in perpetual poverty. It is not even a secret anymore most of military General are living very well off while vast number of their civilians are starving. 
@preethaanju (3000)
• India
20 Feb 12
Its not enough just been naturally rich. One must the knowledge and the wherewithal to utilize it.Pakistan is country where material possession is given less importance and religion and fanaticism rules every mind. They must realize that where there is a will to achieve then nothing is impossible. They must change their mind set .Material well being brings happiness and will curb the tendency to indulge in violence and fanatic acts
@Ganesh44 (5547)
• India
19 Feb 12
I believe its due to mismanagement of resources in Pakistan that's making it a poor country .
Beside terrorism in the country makes it poor. Its said that in Pakistan the problem of terrorism is worst.
Huge number of terrorist organisation exits in Pakistan that's big hindrance in making Pakistan a rich country .
Lack of education among youth also makes it poor ,education facility in Pakistan is not good .
Hare Krishna
Ganesh
