Pakistan's population likely to double by 2050

[ziaulislam]

Oh bhai, we were the best country on this planet back in the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Nobody wanted to go to humreeka for neither bhanggrra nor taxi duty. Everybody was happy in any part of our country. Back then China was third world, but the Chinese were planning to become first world. We messed up thinking our salvation is going to humreeka. China became a super power using that one child policy.

Who is we?
My grandmother said we were dying of hunger in 1960s and million died in Bengal of hunger in 1960s that led to Bengal participation

So who is we?
The elite ? Yes..would it have trickles down in 20 years may be


Much of Europe had already had food self sufficiency but we didn't despite having all the resources..yes no flood control was a variable


The point is downsize or upsize the population isn't the issue corruption is

 

[Lulldapull]

Who is we?
My grandmother said we were dying of hunger in 1960s and million died in Bengal of hunger in 1960s that led to Bengal participation

So who is we?
The elite ? Yes..would it have trickles down in 20 years may be


Much of Europe had already had food self sufficiency but we didn't despite having all the resources..yes no flood control was a variable


The point is downsize or upsize the population isn't the issue corruption is

Bhai aap Bangladeshi ho. I was talking about Pakistan here.

 

[GatlingGun]

You know how many of you Indians live on this planet?

Wow smarty. not.

Now compare the rainfall, arable land and food grain production.

 

[GatlingGun]

Some pakistanis actually support this, not caring about the cost to planet, or the abject conditions these people will have to live in.

So many of Pakistanis look towards India's rise and sprout the delusion of becoming "Badaa markeet" with just 1500$ per capita.

 

[hydrabadi_arab]

The census data shows that the current population growth rate is 2.55% which is the highest in the region and if it continues, the country's population will be doubled by 2050.

Population growth will not remain the same for obvious reasons. Who ever wrote this article doesn't know anything about Pakistan population dynamics.

So called high Pakistan population growth is thanks to mass migration of afghanis since 1970. The population growth rate is going down since decades of native Pakistanis like punjabis while increasing for pathans, just check language % change since 1960. Not to forget Pakistan rigged census in areas like Sindh where they always want to show high numbers of Sindhis for quota.

 

[MH.Yang]

Don't adopt a coercive family planning policy, we've already shown that's a bad policy. Don't fall into the same hole as us, that would be foolish.

Simply raise the expected length of female education and the fertility rate will come down, and it will lead to economic growth.

 

[VCheng]

Population growth will not remain the same for obvious reasons. Who ever wrote this article doesn't know anything about Pakistan population dynamics.

So called high Pakistan population growth is thanks to mass migration of afghanis since 1970. The population growth rate is going down since decades of native Pakistanis like punjabis while increasing for pathans, just check language % change since 1960. Not to forget Pakistan rigged census in areas like Sindh where they always want to show high numbers of Sindhis for quota.

What you are talking about is demographic change. The problem being pointed out is the total number of people living inside the country, not their breakdown into categories. They all need air, water, food, shelter, education and healthcare.

 

[Bengal71]

I’m willing to bet that:

1. It wont exist in 2050
2. The constituent parts will have a lower population than today

I think number 1 is a possibility, with the added possibility of expansion of Afghanistan into those territories. It will be a dreadful situation for India though, far worse than a hostile Pakistan. Those Afghans don't play around.

 

[flameboard]

Some pakistanis actually support this, not caring about the cost to planet, or the abject conditions these people will have to live in.

You can only improve this by improving education and health. To do anything else would be to cut your legs from under you. Under developed nations naturally have large birth rates. Once advanced machinery and then luxury take over the birth rate naturally goes down.

The large number of people can be used to get things down cheaply and trained to have many people solve a problem sooner rather than later. World wide the population is diving. You will see foreign nations try to tap Pakistan for man power

 

[Barcid]

You can only improve this by improving education and health. To do anything else would be to cut your legs from under you. Under developed nations naturally have large birth rates. Once advanced machinery and then luxury take over the birth rate naturally goes down.

The large number of people can be used to get things down cheaply and trained to have many people solve a problem sooner rather than later. World wide the population is diving. You will see foreign nations try to tap Pakistan for man power

World population is still expected to increase till at least 2050. Humans are causing the sixth mass extinction in planet's 4.5 billion years of history. The next generation will be the one which will face the brunt of climate changes brought in place due to unbridled industrialization of past 200 years. Its not just about health and education. Religious beliefs play an important role. Certain religious clerics call for as many kids of possible. These practices must be stopped.

 

[Muji.Iqbal]

We need economic growth and industrialization. This will hopefully control the population number.

 

[nibba]

I think number 1 is a possibility, with the added possibility of expansion of Afghanistan into those territories. It will be a dreadful situation for India though, far worse than a hostile Pakistan. Those Afghans don't play around.

Pakistan will defend India to the last Punjabi lmao.

It’s also not 1700. Let me know afghans can put together a decent industrial base.

 

[Bengal71]

Pakistan will defend India to the last Punjabi lmao.

It’s also not 1700. Let me know afghans can put together a decent industrial base.

If Pakistan fractures and disappears as you suggested, your dream might as well come true. It will then come down to managing the situation for you guys. Managing Pakistanis and managing Afghans are not the same thing. I wish you luck.

 

[Zarvan]

This is a real threat to Pakistan that no one wants to talk about. I can only hope that someday we might wish to pay attention to our own troubles instead of solving the rest of the world's problems.

Pakistan's population likely to double by 2050

Data shared by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics suggests that the current rate of population growth in the country is likely to double the population by 2050. Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives,...

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Pakistan's population likely to double by 2050​

Population growth adversely affects per capita income and standard of living of citizens in the country​

By
APP
Web Desk
July 18, 2024

Residents shop at a wholesale market in Karachi, Pakistan on June 10, 2020. — AFP/File

Data shared by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) suggests that the current rate of population growth in the country is likely to double the population by 2050.
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday unveiled the “First Ever Digital Census Key Findings Report”, compiled by the PBS.
The report, which marks a significant milestone for Pakistan, provides comprehensive data crucial for the development of urban and rural areas and effective disaster response.
According to the detailed results of the 7th Population and Housing Census-2023, Pakistan is the 5th most populous country in the world with a total population of 241.49 million with all the provincial capitals' most populous cities.
The census data shows that the current population growth rate is 2.55% which is the highest in the region and if it continues, the country's population will be doubled by 2050.
As per the stats, Karachi is ranked the 1st most populous city with a population of 20.4 million while the Sindh province’s count stands at 55.70 million.
Meanwhile, Lahore is the 2nd most populous city with 13 million and the provincial population count stands at 127.69 million.
Peshawar ranks 3rd with 4.76 million Khyber Pakhtunkhawa’s population is 40.86 million, while Quetta ranks 4th with 2.59 million and 14.89 million for the provincial population count in Balochistan.
The federal capital of Islamabad’s population count stood at 2.36 million.
The census data shows that the total population of the country, 241.49 million, is represented by 51.48% males and 48.51% females, with a gender ratio of 106.12.
The average number of members in a Pakistani family is 6.30 while the dominant religion is Islam representing 96% of the population.
The age-wise enumeration of the population shows 36.47 million people under five years, 97.53 million under 15 years, 62.58 million between 15 to 29 and 190.27 million below 40 years of age.
Meanwhile, the literacy indicators show 61% of Pakistan's population aged ten years and above is literate.
As per the PBS data, population growth is adversely affecting the per capita income and standard of living of citizens. There is a need to develop an effective strategy for population control for better distribution of resources and economic prosperity.
Addressing a ceremony, the minister highlighted Pakistan’s achievement as the first country in South Asia to conduct a digital census.
“The data collected through this census will be instrumental in guiding our development efforts and enhancing our ability to respond to natural calamities,” he stated.
The census, mandated by the Constitution to be conducted every ten years, faced scrutiny in 2017 when the Sindh government expressed concerns over the results, he said.

What the hell? This data is way off then the data of population survey done 7 years ago.

 

[Zarvan]

This is a real threat to Pakistan that no one wants to talk about. I can only hope that someday we might wish to pay attention to our own troubles instead of solving the rest of the world's problems.

Pakistan's population likely to double by 2050

Data shared by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics suggests that the current rate of population growth in the country is likely to double the population by 2050. Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives,...

www.geo.tv

Pakistan's population likely to double by 2050​

Population growth adversely affects per capita income and standard of living of citizens in the country​

By
APP
Web Desk
July 18, 2024

Residents shop at a wholesale market in Karachi, Pakistan on June 10, 2020. — AFP/File

Data shared by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) suggests that the current rate of population growth in the country is likely to double the population by 2050.
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday unveiled the “First Ever Digital Census Key Findings Report”, compiled by the PBS.
The report, which marks a significant milestone for Pakistan, provides comprehensive data crucial for the development of urban and rural areas and effective disaster response.
According to the detailed results of the 7th Population and Housing Census-2023, Pakistan is the 5th most populous country in the world with a total population of 241.49 million with all the provincial capitals' most populous cities.
The census data shows that the current population growth rate is 2.55% which is the highest in the region and if it continues, the country's population will be doubled by 2050.
As per the stats, Karachi is ranked the 1st most populous city with a population of 20.4 million while the Sindh province’s count stands at 55.70 million.
Meanwhile, Lahore is the 2nd most populous city with 13 million and the provincial population count stands at 127.69 million.
Peshawar ranks 3rd with 4.76 million Khyber Pakhtunkhawa’s population is 40.86 million, while Quetta ranks 4th with 2.59 million and 14.89 million for the provincial population count in Balochistan.
The federal capital of Islamabad’s population count stood at 2.36 million.
The census data shows that the total population of the country, 241.49 million, is represented by 51.48% males and 48.51% females, with a gender ratio of 106.12.
The average number of members in a Pakistani family is 6.30 while the dominant religion is Islam representing 96% of the population.
The age-wise enumeration of the population shows 36.47 million people under five years, 97.53 million under 15 years, 62.58 million between 15 to 29 and 190.27 million below 40 years of age.
Meanwhile, the literacy indicators show 61% of Pakistan's population aged ten years and above is literate.
As per the PBS data, population growth is adversely affecting the per capita income and standard of living of citizens. There is a need to develop an effective strategy for population control for better distribution of resources and economic prosperity.
Addressing a ceremony, the minister highlighted Pakistan’s achievement as the first country in South Asia to conduct a digital census.
“The data collected through this census will be instrumental in guiding our development efforts and enhancing our ability to respond to natural calamities,” he stated.
The census, mandated by the Constitution to be conducted every ten years, faced scrutiny in 2017 when the Sindh government expressed concerns over the results, he said.

In 2017 the population of Faisalabad was shown as 32 lakhs.