Pakistan faces a demographic crisis with its population projected to reach 300 million by 2030, making it the world's fourth most populous country, while male contraception remains culturally taboo despite the urgent need for population control.

France 24

One of Pakistan’s greatest challenges is controlling its rapidly growing population. With more than 258 million inhabitants, the country is already the fifth most populous in the world. By 2030, its population could surpass 300 million, pushing Pakistan into fourth place globally, ahead of Indonesia. This rapid demographic growth is far outpacing the country’s capacity for socio-economic development and infrastructure expansion. In several key social sectors, Pakistan continues to lag behind nei