Chapter 7

Population of Pakistan

Chapter 7: Population of Pakistan

This chapter explains Pakistan's population, demographic concepts, population growth, migration, urbanisation, youth issues and sustainable human resource development.

Chapter 7 SLOs

7.1.1

Population Terminology

Define census, population growth, urbanisation, migration and demography.

7.1.2

DTM & Population Pyramid

Interpret the Demographic Transition Model (DTM) and Population Pyramid in terms of population growth, density and structure.

7.1.3

Population Growth Factors

Explain the social, educational, economic and political factors contributing to population growth in Pakistan.

7.1.4

Effects of Overpopulation

Explain the impacts of overpopulation on education, health, nutrition and climate in Pakistan.

7.1.5

Solutions to Overpopulation

Suggest ways to overcome the impacts of overpopulation in Pakistan.

7.2.1

Population Movements

Discuss the main causes of population movements, including rural-urban migration and seasonal migration with reference to both push and pull factors.

7.2.2

Migration & Population Distribution

Discuss the influence of seasonal and rural-urban migration on population distribution resulting in socio-economic challenges.

7.2.3

Youth Issues in Pakistan

Explain unemployment, inaccessibility to quality education, mental health problems and social media illiteracy among the youth of Pakistan.

7.2.4

Role of Government & NGOs

Suggest the role of government and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in addressing youth issues while identifying measures for sustainable human resource development.

Chapter Summary & Final MCQs

REVISION

Population of Pakistan

Revise the complete chapter through important key points and test your understanding with the final chapter MCQs.