On World Population Day, govt pledges 'responsible' planning to tackle Pakistan's alarming demographic boom

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the need for 'responsible' population planning in Pakistan amid a 2.55% annual growth rate, urging stakeholders to address challenges in economic planning, healthcare, and education. The government established a high-level committee, including the army chief, to tackle demographic pressures, highlighting youth as a key asset for national progress.