Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday called for an urgent and unified national policy to manage Pakistan’s rapidly increasing population, warning that the issue is directly linked to the country’s economic and social stability. Chairing a high-level meeting in Islamabad, the premier ordered the formation of a special committee to draft a comprehensive and actionable […]
Pakistan's population
Population surge: Pakistan adds New Zealand’s size yearly
ISLAMABAD: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal said on Monday that Pakistan’s population is increasing annually by as much as New Zealand’s entire population, warning that unchecked growth is putting immense pressure on the country’s healthcare and public services. Speaking at the launch of a digital system for the licensing and registration of medical devices, the […]
Ahsan Iqbal warns: Pakistan’s population headed for 386 million by 2050
ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Planning, Ahsan Iqbal, chaired a high-level meeting on population management, calling it a national emergency. He warned that Pakistan’s 2.55% population growth rate could push the population beyond 386 million by 2050. The Minister stressed that family size affects every aspect of life—health, education, and jobs—and urged national coordination to […]
Infographic: Pakistan’s population growth
Pakistan’s among the top 10 nations with the highest population. The following infographic illustrates Pakistan’s population increase since 1960 and also compares it with other countries.