Pakistan, July 11 -- As the world observes World Population Day on Friday, President Asif Ali Zardari has stressed the role of communities, including media and civil society, to create awareness on responsible parenthood and family planning to tackle the challenge of population growth.
The president, in his message to the nation on the Day, said that the challenge of population growth continued to hinder the country's national development process which necessitated a comprehensive, and inclusive approach.
"When community leaders, elders, and civil society organizations promote the benefits of responsible parenthood and support access to family planning, societal attitudes begin to change. The media also has a central role to play in raisi...