Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif chaired an important meeting today to address the challenges posed by Pakistan’s rapidly growing population. In his address, the Prime Minister stated that the country’s annual population growth rate of 2.55% is a serious challenge that requires immediate and effective action. The Prime Minister emphasized the need for comprehensive planning to transform the rapidly expanding population into a developmental asset. He highlighted the importance of providing opportunities for the youth to play an active role in the national economy, calling them the nation’s most valuable asset. He also stressed the need to create more employment opportunities for women, who constitute a large part of the workforce. To effectively manage these issues, the Prime Minister directed that a comprehensive and effective strategy be formulated in collaboration with all the provinces. During the meeting, various proposals and recommendations were presented. A briefing highlighted the critical need for a national public awareness campaign regarding the economic impact of population growth. To ensure effective policy-making in the future, the Prime Minister instructed the formation of a high-powered committee at the national level to address population-related issues. \u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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