State minister urges collective action on population growth

State minister urges collective action on population growth

ISLAMABAD  -  Minister of State for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath, has called for collective action to

Pakistan faces 400 million population by 2040 without urgent action

Pakistan’s population could surge to 400 million by 2040 unless urgent action is taken, Minister of State for Health Dr Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath warned on Wednesday, urging greater public awareness and responsible family planning to address the country’s rapid population growth. Speaking at a ceremony in Islamabad’s Tarlai, he said maternal and child healthcare, along with family planning, were national priorities. He noted that low use of modern c…