Economic future of Pakistan connected to population and climate factors: Muhammad Aurangzeb

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday said Pakistan’s long-term economic outlook was inseparably linked to how effectively the country confronted the dual national challenges of rapid population growth and mounting climate vulnerability. He expressed these views while addressing the launch ceremony of the District Vulnerability Index for Pakistan (DVIP), organised by the Population Council here. The minister noted that while the country continued its trajectory toward macroeconomic stabilisation and growth, Pakistan could not realise its full potential without addressing the pressures created by population momentum and escalating climate risks.