In a major boost to Balochistan’s public health sector and a significant demonstration of deepening Pakistan-China cooperation, Balochistan government has formally launched a comprehensive initiative aimed at improving maternal and newborn healthcare services across seven districts, with substantial support from the Government of China. The project, described by officials as a transformative intervention in the […]
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Balochistan CM stresses investment in human development
QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister (CM) Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Wednesday underscored that sustained investment in human development is essential for a prosperous and stable future for the province. He made the remarks during a meeting with a United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) delegation, led by Country Representative Luay Shabaneh, in Quetta. Read More: CM Bugti announces […]
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 […]