Pakistan, the land nestled between the majestic Himalayan mountain range and the Indus delta as it flows into the Indian ocean, is home to 3% of the world’s population. It is not only a country with abundant natural resources but also with huge untapped potential of its people. Pakistan, the fifth most populous country in the world, must calibrate its resources with the population. This calibration requires reliable...

Islamabad, July 11, 2024 – The world marks World Population Day on July 11 every year to remind member states and all stakeholders that people have rights and that governments are duty bearers to fulfill these rights. This year’s theme is Embracing the power of inclusive data towards a resilient and equitable future for all which is very relevant to the situation in Pakistan. While federal and provincial government...

Established in January 2023 at the Higher Education Commission (HEC) premises, with the support from UNFPA, the National Youth Helpline 0800-69457 has found great traction in its second year of operation. Since the beginning of this year success stories are pouring in.