Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Tuesday urged a comprehensive, multi-pronged strategy to address Pakistan\u2019s surging population, calling for coordinated cross-sector efforts and intensified public awareness campaigns to curb the explosion in growth.
\nSpeaking at the Population Summit 2025, Tarar underscored the importance of engaging Ulema and parliamentarians in shaping the discourse, stressing that religious leaders can play a crucial role in affirming that faith is not a barrier to addressing unchecked population growth.
\nHe underscored the importance of promoting family harmony and safeguarding the rights of mothers, fathers, and children.
\nTarar proposed the formation of a joint working group focused on education and awareness,while urging summit organizers to issue a charter that highlights Parliament\u2019s pivotal role.
\nInside the House, he noted that lawmakers\u2014particularly the women\u2019s caucus\u2014can be engaged to spur debate in Parliament, guiding discussions toward plausible solutions and steering them toward concrete outcomes.
\nHighlighting maternal health as a pressing concern, Tarar described the high number of maternal deaths as \u201ccriminal negligence,\u201d stressing collective responsibility to protect mothers\u2019 lives.<\/p>\n
He warned that infant mortality\u2014now at 50 deaths per 1,000 live births according to UNICEF\u2014must be addressed to resolve broader maternal health challenges.
\nTarar also drew attention to neglected issues such as postpartum depression and mental health, calling for recognition of their impact on maternal and child well-being. He noted that while economic constraints limit resources, awareness and responsibility remain paramount.
\nPointing to Pakistan\u2019s low female workforce participation compared to regional countries, Tarar urged greater efforts to empower women. He warned that population pressures undermine the most basic human right\u2014the right to life\u2014by sidelining maternal health in a male-dominated society.
\nHe lauded Dawn Media Group for hosting the summit, saying it provided the government an opportunity to acknowledge shortcomings. Raising awareness, he stressed, is a shared responsibility of ulema, government, health organizations, media, civil society, lawyers, and journalists.
\nTarar cautioned that Pakistan\u2019s annual population surge\u2014equal to New Zealand\u2019s entire population\u2014is being overshadowed by worsening health indicators. Without parallel investment in healthcare, he warned, unchecked growth is costing the nation countless young lives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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