Pakistan, July 12 -- As the world observed World Population Day on Saturday, the debate on overpopulation growth was often framed through statistics and projections rather on highlighting its negative effects on human life.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the issue of rapid population growth is measured not only in numbers but also in overcrowded hospitals, transport, struggling schools, shrinking forest as well as housing resources where dreams deferred in hope of better economic opportunities.

This year's world population day is being observed under the theme "realizing the hopes and aspirations of young people today and for the future," emphasizing investment in the health, education, and rights of young people to build a more sustainabl...