Crisis of Overpopulation in Pakistan: Need for Effective Population Management

Abstract

The population growth directly impacts the development and prosperity of any country. Like many other countries, Pakistan is also witnessing an ever-increasing rate of population growth that is adversely affecting various socio-economic indicators such as poverty, unemployment, urbanisation, and the provision of health and education facilities. This research is focused to study the effects on Pakistan due to the rapid population growth. It also elaborates on the nexus between exponential growth of population and the socio-economic development of the country. Its further sheds light on the impact of the population growth on the national security of the country. To mitigate the adverse impact of overpopulation on overall service delivery, it is important to employ population management techniques to curtail the severe increase of population growth and find ways to enhance the quality of life of the existing human capital. In order to achieve this objective, the government should focus on an effective population management approach that encompasses collaborative strategies of various departments along with people-centric governance which must be output-oriented.