Dossier
Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath
Coverage of Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Pakistan’s population can reach 400 million by 2040’
Pakistan’s population may reach 400 million by 2040, prompting warnings from Health Minister Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath about the need for public awareness and improved family planning. The government has established a national council to address population growth, with emphasis on maternal and child healthcare, while China and the UN Population Fund provided $2 million in reproductive health aid.