World Population Day is being observed today which aims to raise awareness about global population issues and educate people about family planning, gender equality, and reproductive health.
Theme for World Population Day 2024 is To Leave No One Behind, Count Everyone.
In his message on the World Population Day, President Asif Ali Zardari has underlined the need to understand the profound impact that rapid population growth has on the socio-economic development of Pakistan.
He said population of Pakistan, counted as 241 million as per the Census-2023, and is growing at a high rate of 2.55 percent.
He urged all stakeholders, including government bodies, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector, to collaborate in addressing the population challenges we face.