Dossier
National Council
Coverage of National Council in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Pakistan’s population can reach 400 million by 2040’
Pakistan’s population may reach 400 million by 2040, prompting warnings from Health Minister Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath about the need for public awareness and improved family planning. The government has established a national council to address population growth, with emphasis on maternal and child healthcare, while China and the UN Population Fund provided $2 million in reproductive health aid.
- Namibia: National Assembly Approves New Mental Health Law
Namibia's National Assembly has approved the mental health amendment bill of 2025 after extensive debate. The bill will now proceed to the National Council for further consideration.