Impact of Expansion of Housing Societies on Agricultural Production in Pakistan

This research paper aims to investigate the ramifications of the rapid expansion of housing societies on agriculture crop production in Pakistan. Utilizing a combination of primary and secondary data sources, the study assesses the impact of housing societies on agricultural land and crop production. The study scrutinizes the correlation between population growth rate and agricultural production over the period of 1972- 2017. The findings reveal a three-fold increase in population growth from 1972 to 2017, while agricultural production exhibited nominal growth. Around 20% to 40%, of agricultural land has been converted into residential areas due to the proliferation of cooperative housing societies.