Pakistan will enter 2026 as the world’s fifth-most populous country, with its population crossing 225 million, according to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The agency said the milestone highlights the growing urgency of addressing population dynamics amid high fertility rates, gender inequality and increasing climate vulnerability. Read More: Pakistan Population Summit Highlights Urgent Growth Challenges […]
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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 […]