On World Population Day, govt pledges 'responsible' planning to tackle alarming demographic boom
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the need for responsible population planning to address the country's 2.55% annual growth rate. The government has established a high-level committee to manage the economic and social pressures caused by the demographic boom.
Why it matters
Rapid population growth in the world's fifth most populous nation poses significant challenges to economic stability and resource management.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks at the SCO Summit on Oct 16, 2024 (L); President Asif Ali Zardari addresses the 3rd China-Indian Ocean Region Forum via a video message on Dec 16, 2024 (R). — PID photos/File Listen to article 1x 1.2x 1.5x comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday called for recognising Pakistan’s rapidly expanding populace and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to “responsible” population planning for an equitable and prosperous future.
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