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Pakistan's population

PM forms committee to tackle population explosion

August 7, 2025 by Attia Naveed

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 […]

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Population surge: Pakistan adds New Zealand’s size yearly

July 21, 2025 by Attia Naveed

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 […]

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Ahsan Iqbal warns: Pakistan’s population headed for 386 million by 2050

July 2, 2025 by Attia Naveed

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 […]

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Infographic: Pakistan’s population growth

September 12, 2018 by DailyTimes.pk

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.

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