HEALTHDAWN
Unlocking human development
Pakistan has established a National Population Council to address high population growth and improve human development. The council aims to learn from countries like Bangladesh and India, which reduced fertility rates through education, women's empowerment, and family planning. The article highlights Pakistan's lagging human development indicators and the need for urgent investment in healthcare and education.
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