Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday called on government departments, civil society, the private sector, and international partners to collaborate for a resilient and equitable future.
\nIn his message on World Population Day being observed on Thursday, (July 11, 2024), he stressed the importance of sustainable population growth to ensure every citizen enjoys dignity, security, and prosperity.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur government is fully committed in its endeavors of providing quality education and skills training to this young generation to compete in a rapidly evolving global economy. Additionally, we are creating sufficient job opportunities for the youth to harness their potential and turn this youth bulge into an asset.\u201d
\n\u201cI urge all stakeholders \u2013 government departments, civil society, private sector, and our international partners \u2013 to join hands in our pursuit of a resilient and equitable future. Together, we can build a Pakistan where every citizen enjoys a life of dignity, security, and prosperity by steadfastly pursuing the path of achieving sustainable population growth.\u201d
\nCreating an environment where every Pakistani can thrive requires effective management of our population growth, ensuring a balance between resources and population size to foster economic growth, improve living standards, and reduce poverty, he emphasized.<\/p>\n
Pakistan\u2019s demographic makeup reveals a significant youth majority, comprising over 65% of the population under 30 years old. This dynamic presents dual prospects and difficulties. The nation\u2019s youth represent a powerful force for fostering economic growth, innovation, and societal advancement. However, it also brings challenges in areas such as education, employment, and social cohesion.
\nInclusive data allows us to pinpoint areas needing attention, from healthcare and education to economic opportunities and social protection.
\n \u201cThe government recognizes the varied needs and challenges of our population. Equity is fundamental to our development agenda, and by achieving a sustainable population growth rate, we aim to tackle disparities and strive towards a society where all individuals have equitable access to resources and opportunities essential for their success,\u201d stated the Prime Minister.<\/p>\n
The theme for this year\u2019s World Population Day, \u201cEmbracing the Power of Inclusive Data Towards a Resilient and Equitable Future for All,\u201d aligns closely with government\u2019s vision for Pakistan. The government is dedicated to ensuring that every individual, community, and voice from across the country is considered in its policies and programs, he said.
\nHe stressed the alignment with the global community in reflecting on the critical significance of population issues and their profound influence on Pakistan\u2019s development trajectory. With Pakistan\u2019s current population exceeding 240 million and growing at a rate of 2.55% annually, projections indicate it could reach 263 million by 2030 and 383 million by 2050.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday called on government departments, civil society, the private sector, and international partners to collaborate for a resilient and equitable future. In his message on World Population Day being observed on Thursday, (July 11, 2024), he stressed the importance of sustainable population growth to ensure every citizen enjoys dignity, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":396413,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-417728","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n