The United Nations Population Fund has applauded the Government of Punjab for the passage of the Child Marriage Restraint Bill 2026, describing it as a significant step toward strengthening child protection and safeguarding the rights of young girls. The bill, which sets the minimum legal age of marriage at 18 years for both males and […]
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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 […]
Pakistan to enter 2026 as world’s fifth-most populous country
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 […]
Pregnant women struggle to find care after Pakistan’s floods
Rajanpur: The first five months of Shakeela Bibi’s pregnancy were smooth. She picked out a name, Uthman, made him clothes and furniture. She had regular checkups at home and access to medicine. Then an ultrasound revealed the baby was upside down. The doctor told Bibi to take extra care and rest. And then came this […]
UNFPA, SPO to explore opportunities for joint work in Balochistan
QUETTA: A delegation headed by Program Analyst UNFPA Country Office, Dilshad Pari and Head of Programs SPO, Shazia Shaheen on Monday visited different key government offices including Planning and Development Department, women Development Department and women Ombudsperson to explore the opportunities to initiate joint work in Balochistan. In the meeting with the Chief of Foreign […]
Yawar condemns gender based violence
LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Social Welfare and Bait ul Mal (SW and BM) Syed Yawar Abbas Bukhari on Thursday said that gender based violence must be condemned at all levels and such acts must be rooted out from society. He expressed these views during a meeting with a delegation of United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) […]