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As Pakistan enters 2026 with 225 million people, UNFPA urges rights-based population planning

As Pakistan strides into 2026, it finds itself grappling with significant population pressures. The UNFPA is calling for a fresh perspective on how population dynamics are managed. By reshaping national strategies and funding mechanisms, provinces could be incentivized for their progress in critical areas like gender equity, climate adaptation, and health and educational access.