Balochistan crisis Situated in the southwest of the country‚ and spread over 347‚190 sq km‚ the province of Balochistan comprises 43% of Pakistan’s territory. In the west it has common borders with Iran and in the northwest with Afghanistan. In the south‚ Balochistan has a long coastline on the Arabian Sea. Greater part of Balochistan is mountainous‚ although there are some plains and desert areas also. The terrain is generally barren and rugged. The land of Balochistan is rich in mineral resources
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Food Crisis and Agricultural Reforms in India "Agriculture is the backbone of Indian economy" - this is a statement which epitomises and defines the importance of agriculture in India. It is the driving force of the Indian economy. The following statistics drive home the point that various agricultural issues and problems need to be addressed and resolved with utmost care for the betterment and sustainability of the economy and society as a whole. Food Reforms Share held by agriculture
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Nicaragua: A Nation in Crisis Marbely L. Robison Strayer University Abstract Nicaragua suffers from serious social problems‚ aggravated by warfare and economic crises. The economic crisis of the 1980s‚ coupled with the Contra War‚ has worsened the greatest social problems Nicaragua has faced in the past few decades‚ namely unemployment‚ poverty and starvation. Widespread poverty and unemployment have lead to housing shortages‚ malnutrition and rising crime and illiteracy. More
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QUESTIONS RELATED TO PUNJAB LAND REVENUE ACT 1. The West Pakistan Land revenue Act enforced on_____ Dec 07‚1967 2. The Punjab Land Revenue act is divided in to_______ chapters. 15 3. The Sections in the Punjab Land Revenue act 1967 are -------- 184 4. The schedules in Punjab Land Revenue act 1967 are-----------one 5. Lambardar is the most important functionary at _________ level. Village 6. Lambardar is given __ percent of Land Revenue which is called Pachotra. 5% 7. The West Pakistan Land
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Abstract: With the looming food crisis‚ globalization‚ and increased population our food as we know it may be at risk. In the next 20 years the UN has reported that the world ’s food production will have to increase by 70% to prevent hundreds of millions of people from starving. If we don’t do something to increase our food security and local self-reliance within city communities we may lose all control over our food. Urban agriculture‚ while not a cure-all‚ is the most effective and
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politics. After the rule of Lazaro Cardenas in 1934‚ he grants many benefits to peasants and encouraged workers to pursue better working conditions (p. 410). This period also witnessed the development in industry and agriculture. The turmoil in the oil market brought the economical crisis for Mexico in the late 20th century. It experienced the reforms in electoral processes and institutions‚ which contributes to the fairness of the election. The hope of Fox to improve the relationship and cooperation
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Tarbela’s 4th extension project to add 1410 MW Posted by admin on August 22‚ 2011 in PkToday | 0 Comment ISLAMABAD (APP) – The total generation capacity of the Tarbela Hydropower Station will touch 4‚888 megawatt mark with the addition of 1‚410 MW as a result of 4th extension project. Official sources told APP on Sunday that the detailed engineering design‚ tender documents and PC-1 of the Tarbela 4th Extension Project were in active progress and would be completed by next month and would cost
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Why is agriculture important in the world of today? Since the dawn of history‚ agriculture has been one of the important means of producing food for human consumption. Today more and more lands are being developed for the production of a large variety crops. In Asia‚ vast areas of land are being used to produce rice‚ wheat‚ rubber and a variety of other crops. In Asia‚ vast areas of land are being used to produce rice‚ wheat‚ rubber and a variety of other crops. More than half of the lands occupied
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stream flows‚ the oldest water rights must be satisfied before a juniors rights. Water users were allowed to trade their rights of use with others. By the 1900 ’s‚ settler ’s who came for gold‚ and had failed began farming. But the success of agriculture is dependant on surplus of water. This triggered a new demand for irrigation. Public and private companies irrigated the land to fulfill the need. Later it was recognized that previous generations were not focusing on developing new water supplies
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Agriculture In India – Introduction Agriculture has been an integral part of the Indian Economy‚ before and after Independence‚ despite its decline in share of GDP (17.2% as of 2011). Half of India’s population depends on Agriculture as a livelihood. India is 2nd in farm output. It the largest producer of coriander‚ spices‚ millets and many more; second in fruits such as mangoes and papaya; and third in rapeseed‚ tomatoes and coconuts. Yet 1/3rd of Indian population is under poverty line. Before
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