Veteran Pakistani actress Bushra Ansari has expressed concern over the country’s rapidly growing population, stressing the importance of family planning and responsible decision-making for the welfare of future generations. Read More: Bushra Ansari criticises Firdous Jamal over controversial remarks Speaking during a recent appearance on a private television programme, the senior actress shared her views on […]
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China’s birth-rate push struggles as couples choose child-free lifestyles
BEIJING: Despite China’s efforts to reverse its declining birth rate, an increasing number of young couples are opting to remain child-free, highlighting the limits of government incentives. Twenty-five-year-old Grace and her husband, for example, have decided not to have children, resisting societal and familial pressure. Their choice reflects a broader trend among young Chinese couples […]
FinMin warns population growth could slow Pakistan’s economic gains
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday warned that unmanaged population growth could undermine the country’s economic progress, urging stakeholders to implement actionable measures. Read More: Pakistan population summit highlights urgent growth challenges Speaking at the Pakistan Population Summit-2025, he said real GDP growth alone would not unlock Pakistan’s potential unless population […]
Pakistan population summit stresses urgent need for family planning
ISLAMABAD: The two-day “Pakistan Population Summit” began in Islamabad on Sunday, focusing on the urgent need to recognise population planning as an investment in the country’s development. Read More: Pakistan Population Summit opens to address rising demographic challenges The event, organised by DawnMedia, brings together politicians, economists, development specialists, private sector leaders, and experts to […]
Women’s empowerment key to tackling Pakistan’s population crisis
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s population growth rate of 2.55 per cent per year—the highest in the region—is putting immense pressure on the country’s resources, with projections showing a population of 385 million by 2050 if trends continue. Experts say the issue is closely linked to the status of women, whose autonomy and well-being remain severely restricted. Dr […]
Family planning is essential, not optional: Health minister Kamal
Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal has declared that family planning is a necessity, not an option. Speaking at the launch of a three-year cholera prevention program in Islamabad, he emphasized that religious scholars have given clear guidance: spacing between births is essential. He warned that growing population pressure is worsening health issues across Pakistan. […]