DLP Report
PESHAWAR
A one-day seminar on “National Narratives of Population Balance (Tawazun)” was held at the University of Peshawar under the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Work Plan 2025.
The event was organized in collaboration with student societies, the Department of Pharmacy, and the Institute of Health Sciences, attracting students, faculty members, and officers from the Department of Population Welfare Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Professor Dr. Muhammad Naeem Qazi, Pro Vice Chancellor of the University of Peshawar, attended the seminar as the chief guest.
The keynote speaker, Syed Imran Shah, Director (PME), delivered an insightful presentation on the national narrative of “Tawazun,” emphasizing the objectives of population balance, its socio-economic significance, and the importance of responsible family planning. He noted that informed decision-making not only enhances family health but also contributes to a higher standard of living.
Shah warned that an unbalanced population could strain essential services such as education, healthcare, housing, and employment. He stressed that systematic population management could transform Pakistan’s young population into a productive force driving national development. Jannat Gul, Senior Instructor at PWTI, provided a detailed briefing on the demographic indicators of Peshawar district.
She highlighted population size, fertility rates, maternal and child health data, and the current service delivery system.
According to her, the growing population is increasing demand for reproductive health and family planning services. In his address, Dr. Muhammad Naeem Qazi emphasized that population management is not solely a government responsibility but a shared duty of society.
Highlighting the pivotal role of universities, he urged the youth to engage in educating communities about responsible parenthood, gender equality, and sustainable development.
He also lauded the efforts of the Population Welfare Department and UNFPA and encouraged students to become ambassadors of the “Tawazun” narrative in their respective regions.
