Community influencers help the public, especially the younger generation, understand the connection between population control and a better quality of life.

My role is to educate people, especially the youth, about the serious consequences of Pakistan’s rapidly growing population. I am part of this awareness campaign through talks, meetings, and various activities.

Addressed on World Population Day
Addressed to the participants during a program in connection with World Population Day organized by the District Health and Population Department here on Saturday, 12.07.2025 at Meridian Hotel, Gujranwala

I highlight how unchecked population growth is putting enormous strain on our nation’s limited resources. It is not only a national problem but a deeply personal one that affects every household, leading to overcrowded schools, overwhelmed hospitals unemployment, and the rising cost of living.

I also raise awareness about how overpopulation directly affects our access to basic health services. Clinics and hospitals are overcrowded, doctors and medicines are scarce, and emergency services are limited. In poor and rural areas, mothers and children suffer the most due to the lack of adequate medical care, nutrition, and family planning services.
I work closely with the Population and Health Department to share factual information about contraceptive options and the importance of spacing between births, empowering families to make informed choices.

The participants of World Population Day 2025
The participants of World Population Day 2025
Participants of World Population Day 2025
A group photo with participants after the World Population Day Seminar 2025
A group photo with participants after the World Population Day Seminar 2025

Through various channels, including lectures, personal talks, small get-togethers, seminars, messages through mosques and churches, visits to colleges and universities, and youth forums, I communicate the impact of the population explosion on water shortage, food insecurity, and poor sanitation. I emphasize that we are not only depriving ourselves but also robbing future generations of a stable, healthy, and prosperous life. My mission is to create a sense of urgency and responsibility, urging people to think beyond today and consider the long-term impact of their choices on the nation’s development and well-being.

Mr. Shahzad Lawrence addressed the participants
Mr. Shahzad Lawrence addressed the participants during an awareness program in connection with World Population Day 2025.