Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal expressed concern on Friday over an increase in population.
Speaking to the media in Islamabad, Iqbal said: “The population has surged to 2.55 percent.”. Iqbal urged the need to increase production through population control.
He asked the provinces to work on population control for the betterment of the masses.
“Half of our children are malnourished. The mental capacity of children is being affected,” Iqbal added.
Iqbal underscored the importance of taking advantage of the data obtained from the census.
– Positive criticism to be welcomed: Ahsan Iqbal –
Few days back, Iqbal said that positive criticism is to be welcomed.
Speaking to media in Islamabad, Iqbal said: “The opposition had practically accepted the poll results of the general elections, slated to happen on February 8.”
“The premier had emphasised the need for slashing the prices of power and gas,” he added. Iqbal resolves to cut government expenses by taking austerity measures.”
He maintained: “Even in the past, we had initiated the developmental projects, but due to political instability, the projects were not completed.”
Iqbal said: “We [government] will also take the opposition on board in connection with the development projects.”
