ISLAMABAD – Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari yesterday called for population planning to be elevated as a national priority, saying it is not merely a matter of demographics but a fundamental requirement for social justice and sustainable development.
In his message on the occasion of World Population Day, Bilawal said the true strength of any nation does not lie in the size of its population but in its ability to nurture, educate, empower and protect its people.
The PPP chairman warned that a country like Pakistan cannot afford unchecked population growth and stressed the need for an effective, comprehensive and people-centric strategy to address the challenge.
He emphasized that population planning must become a key national development priority, supported by coordinated policies that ensure equitable access to essential services and opportunities for all citizens.
Bilawal said Pakistan could transform its rapidly growing population into a valuable national asset by expanding access to quality healthcare, improving educational standards, empowering women and creating dignified employment opportunities.
He noted that investing in human development would enable the country to harness its demographic potential while promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
Reaffirming the PPP’s longstanding commitment to people-centred development, Bilawal said the party has always believed that investing in human capital is the strongest foundation for national progress and shared prosperity.
Recalling the vision of PPP founder and former Prime Minister Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and former Prime Minister Shaheed Benazir Bhutto, he underscored the importance of adopting inclusive, welfare-oriented public policies that ensure no citizen is left behind.
Bilawal expressed hope that World Population Day would inspire the nation to renew its collective commitment to building a Pakistan where every individual has equal opportunities to live with dignity, contribute meaningfully to society and fully realize their potential.
