Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Dr. Aisha Ghous Pasha held a meeting with Ms. Zeba Sathar, Senior Associate & Pakistan Country Director from Population Council and Dr. Hanid Mukhtar Senior Economist from World Bank Group, at Finance Division, today. The delegation briefed the Minister of State for Finance and Revenue about the issues being faced to control population growth in the country. With significantly high population growth of 2.4%, investing in sustainable population growth has become imperative for the government. The delegate proposed for the formation of special population fund for managing the uneven progress across the provinces and enhancing the saving and growth rate.The delegation further apprised that the international institutions such as the World Bank and the ADB are keen to invest in Pakistan in respect of population policy, so proposal could be presented before these institutions for getting their support. Minister of State for Finance and Revenue acknowledged and appreciated the proposals presented by the delegation.The Minister of State assured the delegation that required steps would be undertaken on the same policy lines and directed the relevant authorities to expedite the work on the policy and operational interventions, related to population.
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