Unsustainable cycle

With over 240 million people, Pakistan is on the brink of an environmental breakdown. The growing demand for food, energy, and land is leading to an inexorable cycle of destruction. Our water sources are drying up, forests are being stripped bare, and our skies are choked with pollution. Families struggle to find the resources they need, while our natural environment is paying the steepest price. Behind every tree felled, every polluted river, are families trying to make ends meet. But this cycle is unsustainable – both for us and the land we depend on.

If we don’t act now, future generations will inherit a country stripped of its natural resources, vulnerable to extreme climate events, and struggling with the consequences of a neglected crisis. We must face this challenge with the seriousness it deserves. This means investing in accessible family planning services and making reproductive healthcare a national priority. It means empowering women through education, so they have the knowledge and opportunities to make informed decisions about their futures. It means placing the well-being of our people and our environment at the heart of policymaking.

Muhammad Shahjahan Memon

Islamabad