Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has voiced serious concern over Pakistan’s rapidly growing population.
Addressing the Pakistan Population Summit 2025 in Islamabad, he said the issue has reached an alarming stage, placing immense pressure on key sectors such as education, health, and social services.
He noted that the demographic surge is also straining the country’s limited resources, making it increasingly difficult for the government to ensure sustainable development.
Tarar added that the situation is further aggravated by a lack of public awareness about family planning and population management. He stressed the need for strengthened awareness campaigns, warning that unchecked population growth would severely hinder Pakistan’s development.
He emphasized that every sector of society must play its role to overcome this crisis and a stable trajectory of national development requires a balanced population structure.
Tarar highlighted the need to build a dedicated working group to design a comprehensive strategy to handle the growing population’s challenges. He noted that these timely steps are essential for ensuring a sustainable growth and a prosper future for Pakistan.
Source: Dunya News