Sir: If Pakistan population growth rate from 1947 was predicted to be two percent each year, then the country’s population should have been not more than 120 million. Over population is one of the biggest emerging problems of Pakistan. Problem is rising from a number of reasons like lack of women empowerment, illiteracy among the masses, lack of family planning, strong religious beliefs that focus on expanding the family and pair response from the government which needs to be highlighted and spotlight should be placed on the solutions too. But here I am focusing on the major one “Lack of Education”; people do not understand the effects of having more children than their income. It is factor of common sense to fulfill the needs of two children rather than 5 or 6. By having 2 or 3 children it will be easy for parents to their schooling, nutrient and other basic needs. Parents and children should understand it and try to solve this problem mutually. Television shows should be aired on this topic. Public service messages should be spread. Awareness campaigns should be arranged in this regard. Besides all this Family planning is best and appropriate solution. Couples should talk and understand each other. Now CJP is also trying to spread spot light on this issue. It is much appreciated step and hopefully people will understand that Overpopulation is not just a problem for country but it effects globally. HUMA ZAHID Lahore Published in Daily Times, December 18th2018.