Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb stresses need for a sustained, long-term & evidence-based approach to understanding & addressing population dynamics

ISLAMABAD, Jan 06 (SABAH): A delegation of Population Council led by President Dr. Rana Hajjeh called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb at the Finance Division on Monday.

The meeting, also attended by Dr. Zeba Sathar, Country Director of the Population Council, and senior officers from the Ministry of Finance, focused on the critical issues surrounding population growth, demographic change, and their implications for Pakistan’s development and economic growth. During the meeting, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb emphasized the significant challenges posed by rapid population growth, particularly in the context of the country’s development goals. He stressed the need for a sustained, long-term, and evidence-based approach to understanding and addressing population dynamics. He called for integrating these dynamics into planning across key sectors such as health, education, employment, urbanization, and the environment, as a means to unlock the full potential for socio-economic development.

Dr. Hajjeh and Dr. Sathar provided insights into the Population Council’s ongoing research and initiatives aimed at addressing these issues. The delegation reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Pakistan’s efforts in crafting comprehensive, data-driven policies to ensure the country’s demographic transition aligns with sustainable development. The meeting marks a significant step in fostering collaboration between the Population Council and the Ministry of Finance in tackling the challenges of population growth and its impact on Pakistan’s future.