Population crisis in pakistan

Population crisis in pakistan 

World Population day is celebrated every year on July 11 to raise awareness among the masses regarding global population issues faced by the third world countries. The event was first organized in 1989 by United Nation Governing council Development Programmed. At that time the population of the world was 5 billion. The current world population is about 7.7 billion and increasing at a higher pace. The population of Pakistan was approximately 100 million; however, the current population of Pakistan is about 210 million. It is expected that the population of Pakistan can cross 300 million by 2050, which is an alarming situation for Pakistan
Major reasons for the increase in Population are 1. Lack of women Empowerment. 2. Poor response of Population Dept.3. An increasing rate of illiteracy among the masses.4. An imbalance between death and birth rate. 5. Lack of family planning. 6. Strong belief in religion. 7. Technological advancement in fertility treatment. 8. Increase in immigrants and Refugees etc.
Due to a high increase in the population, Pakistan is facing serious challenges like shortage of water, electricity, jobs infrastructure, public transportation, health, education law and order, and other social issues are prevailing in the society. The population is a big threat for Pakistan. China has reduced the birth rate and controlled the growth rate of population in a decent way.

ISLAMABAD: The water woes of the three million population of Quetta are worsening with each passing day as the underground water level has further deepened to over 300 metres, while the Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa) has failed in finding a practical solution.

Quetta requires some 200 million gallons of water daily to run routine affairs, but Wasa could only manage to provide 100 million gallons and the demand is increasing due to rapid surge in population.

Quetta Wasa official Rana Amir Latif told APP that daily need of water in Quetta is 200 million gallons, however, the agency is providing just 100 million gallons per day. As a result, half of the population’s requirements are not fulfilled.

He said Wasa was operating 400 tube wells in Quetta which were insufficient to meet the requisite demand.