[Post 1250] Pakistan's Struggling To Feed Its Growing Population: What Are The Solutions? | Insight

Summary

With a fertility rate of 3.6 births per woman and millions added to the population each year, Pakistan faces rising strain on food, water, healthcare, education and jobs. How does overpopulation intersect with poverty, climate change, youth unemployment and political constraints to put pressure on Pakistan's ability to sustain its people?

While a young population could be a demographic dividend, stagnant economic growth and limited resources risk turning opportunity into crisis, raising urgent questions about whether Pakistan can balance growth with sustainable development.