Pakistan, July 11 -- ISLAMABAD - World Population Day 2025 is being observed today (Friday) across the globe, including Pakistan, with a renewed focus on empowering young people to shape their families and futures. This year's theme is "Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world."

Coordinated by the United Nations, the day draws attention to population-related challenges and promotes awareness about the importance of reproductive rights, youth empowerment, and gender equality in building a sustainable future.

The 2025 theme emphasizes that the world's 1.8 billion young people, aged 10 to 24, should have the tools and freedom to make informed decisions-especially in a time marked by economic pres...