Pakistan appoints Army Chief Asim Munir to lead population control efforts
A top-tier committee has been established in Pakistan to oversee population management, with Army Chief General Asim Munir named as a member. This decision marks a further expansion of the military leader's involvement in national policy. The initiative arrives as the nation grapples with one of the most rapid population surges in South Asia. According to the 2023 digital census, Pakistan's population reached approximately 241.5 million, with an annual growth rate of 2.55%.