By Recorder Report
HYDERABAD: In connection with World Population Day, a seminar was organized by the District Population Office Hyderabad at Hyderabad Press Club.
The event aimed to highlight key issues including the challenges posed by rapid population growth, the importance of education, health and employment opportunities for youth, women’s reproductive health, family planning, and prevention of child marriage, pre-marital counselling, and the integration of reproductive rights awareness into the educational curriculum.
Speakers emphasized that over 65% of Pakistan’s population comprises youth, and empowering them with knowledge and opportunities is essential for the country’s progress.
The seminar highlighted that unchecked population growth puts immense pressure on national resources, and public awareness is vital to tackle this challenge. Pakistan’s current Total Fertility Rate (TFR) stands at 3.6, while the target is to bring it down to 2.6. It was noted that family planning is not only essential for the heal