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 […]
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Pakistan Population Summit opens to address rising demographic challenges
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday inaugurated the ‘Pakistan Population Summit,’ a national dialogue aimed at restoring demographic balance and promoting sustainable development. The summit seeks to highlight population planning as a critical investment for the country’s future, as Pakistan continues to grapple with rapid population expansion. Read More: Pakistan’s Population Promise Amid Political Reforms With more than […]
Proclaimed offender extradited from Dubai; two motorcyclists killed in Lodhran
BAHAWALPUR: Lodhran police successfully extradited a proclaimed offender (PO) wanted in a 2013 murder case from Dubai, authorities said on Friday. The suspect, Zulfiqar, allegedly shot Altaf dead on June 7, 2013, in Dunyapur city police limits over an old enmity. After months of investigation, police traced Zulfiqar, who fled to Dubai before he could […]
Govt to prioritise 106 key projects in 2025-26 budget
The federal government has decided to prioritize 106 major development projects for the 2025-26 fiscal year. These projects will receive the highest funding despite ongoing debates over the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their political implications. The government has yet to release the full budget breakdown, but these projects will be at the top of […]
UNICEF executive director acknowledges Pakistan’s efforts towards child rights, SDGs
ISLAMABAD: United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Executive Director Catherine Russell on Monday acknowledged Pakistan’s efforts for realization of child rights and the progress towards achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In a meeting with Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi here at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, she appreciated the response of the Government of Pakistan […]
Youth engagement and achieving sustainable development goals
Governments come and go, but the challenges that common people in Pakistan face remain the same. People’s struggle to deal with day to day challenges is a continuous process and often they don’t see hope of their circumstances changing. The United Nation’s (UN) Human Development Report sees Youth as a Window to Prosperity, however Youth […]