Mitigating Pakistan’s Population Growth & Urgent Need for Reform 5 October 2023 - Air Vice Marshal Nasser ul Haq

In his Opening Remarks, Air Vice Marshal Nasser ul Haq Wyne (Retd) underscored the intertwined significance of Water, Education, Economy, and Population as fundamental pillars influencing the well-being and security of a nation. [...] However, she said that administrative issues and the devolution of powers to the provinces had adversely affected this infrastructure, resulting in the present-day problems. [...] She remarked on the hardworking, entrepreneurial, and resilient nature of its people and a society that’s generous and supportive. [...] She underscored the urgency to institutionalise ethical conduct in the public sector, a profound respect for merit and integrity, and oversight of discretionary powers. [...] On the political front, she underscored the underrepresentation of women, pointing out the stark disparity in elected female representatives and an 8% lower female voter turnout compared to men.