family planning
Coverage of family planning in the Nexus archive.
- Unlocking human development
Pakistan has established a National Population Council to address high population growth and improve human development. The council aims to learn from countries like Bangladesh and India, which reduced fertility rates through education, women's empowerment, and family planning. The article highlights Pakistan's lagging human development indicators and the need for urgent investment in healthcare and education.
- Collector directs officials to educate public on family planning, maternal health and child welfare
Collector Shyam Prasad directed officials to prioritize public education on family planning, maternal health, and child welfare during the World Population Day campaign in the Sri Sathya Sai district.
- Balance between population and resources must for progress: PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the need to balance population growth with available resources for sustainable development, directing officials to establish the National Population Council. The council will focus on aligning population planning with national development and economic stability, with initiatives including family planning, women's education, and a public awareness campaign.
- The Trump team is quietly eliminating U.S. support for birth control abroad
The Trump administration has not spent over $500 million in congressional funds allocated for international family planning, leading to negative consequences. The decision reflects a shift in U.S. policy toward reducing support for birth control abroad.