Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal has described population stabilisation as essential for Pakistan’s sustainable development, economic stability, and future prosperity. Speaking at a national consultative meeting on the Draft National Population Stabilization Program (NPSP) 2026–35 in Islamabad, he emphasised the need for strong political commitment, coordination between provinces, and adequate resource mobilisation to achieve population-related goals.
Consultative Meeting on Population Stabilization
The meeting, organised by the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination with support from the Ministry of Finance, brought together government officials, UN agencies, development partners, and policy experts to review the proposed framework. The minister said the draft program is an evidence-based, nationally owned strategy aligned with international best practices. He stressed that family planning is critical to achieving universal health coverage, improved maternal and child health, gender equality, and poverty reduction.
Warning on Population Growth
During the meeting, Adnan Pasha warned that Pakistan’s population could reach 390 million by 2050 if current trends continue, placing significant pressure on resources such as water, food, housing, education, and healthcare. The consultative meeting underscored the urgency of implementing a robust population stabilisation program to avert future crises.
