Pakistan Population Summit: World Bank Official Says Rapid Growth ‘Barrier To Human And Economic Development’

A senior World Bank official has warned that Pakistan’s rapidly increasing population is becoming a major barrier to both human and economic development. Speaking at the Pakistan Population Summit, the official highlighted that unchecked population growth strains resources, limits access to quality healthcare and education, and hampers long-term economic planning. Experts at the summit urged policymakers to strengthen family planning initiatives, invest in public awareness, and adopt evidence-based strategies to ensure sustainable development. The remarks have renewed calls for urgent national action on population management