Population Explosion

• - Pakistan's population exceeds 240 million with a growth rate of 2.55%.
• - The 2023 census recorded a population growth rate higher than projections by international agencies.
• - The National Finance Commission (NFC) award allocates 82% of resources based on population size.
• - 23 million children are out of school due to the high population growth rate.
• - Countries like Indonesia, Bangladesh, and Iran successfully implemented population control policies.
• - Saudi Arabia has a lower fertility rate of 2.4 children per woman compared to Pakistan.