Overpopulation Alarm: A Growing Crisis
Key Points
- Rapid Growth: Pakistan’s population has surged to 241.49 million, growing at 2.5% annually.
- Resource Shortage: Land availability is shrinking, and the country faces crises in water, energy, and infrastructure.
- Urban Overload: Cities are overpopulated, while rural areas lag in economic development.
- Policy Failures: Successive governments have failed to implement effective population control measures.
- Public Responsibility: Both the government and citizens must take action to curb population growth and conserve resources.
Summary
Pakistan’s unchecked population growth threatens its economy, infrastructure, and resources. With cities overcrowded and rural areas underdeveloped, the rising population worsens poverty, unemployment, and inflation. Despite global policies on population control, Pakistan has failed to implement effective measures. Without urgent action, the country risks resource depletion within years, not centuries. Both government intervention and public cooperation are crucial to managing this crisis before it spirals out of control.
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