About The Event
A Youth Conference under Chief Minister Population Management and Family Planning Program on the theme “Youth as Catalysts of Change: Pakistan’s Population Management Challenges” was successfully organized by Directorate General, Population Welfare, Health and Population Department, Punjab at Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore, aiming to raise awareness among students regarding the adverse impacts of over-population, the importance of population management, and the role of family planning in sustainable national development.
The event was graced by the presence of Principal Dr. Iram Anjum and Vice Principal Dr. Kalsoom Akhtar, who appreciated the initiative and emphasized the critical role of informed and empowered youth in addressing Pakistan’s population-related challenges and promoting responsible social behavior.
Representing the Directorate General, Health and Population Department, Punjab,
Mr. Muhammad Afzal Chaudhary, Deputy Director (SBCC), Mr. Salman-ur-Rashid ,Assistant Director (IEC), and Mrs. Sania Mirza sensitized the participants about the negative impacts of over-population, the need for effective population management, and the significance of family planning in ensuring healthier families, improved maternal and child health, and sustainable socioeconomic development.
Mr. Khubabib Kiani, Provincial Lead, along with Mr. Khalid, from The Challenge Initiative (TCI), highlighted the importance of meaningful youth engagement and encouraged students to become active advocates for awareness, responsible decision-making, and positive community change.
To further reinforce key messages, participants were engaged through a One-Act Theatre Play depicting community-level issues related to over-population, family planning, and population management. The interactive performance generated strong interest and constructive dialogue among students, demonstrating the effectiveness of creative communication approaches in public awareness.
The conference concluded with a collective commitment to empowering youth with knowledge, promoting responsible choices, and strengthening collaborative efforts toward sustainable population growth and national progress.
