Message from the 12th President

On behalf of the 12th Executive Council, it is with great pleasure that I announce the launch of Population Association of Pakistan’s (PAP) new website. Unveiled alongside celebration of PAP completing 25 years of thought leadership in population research, this new platform represents a step forward in strengthening engagement with PAP members’ community, fostering collaboration, and expanding access to knowledge and resources for our members and partners.

Serving as the 12th President of the Executive Council was a profound honor. During our two year term, through the dedication and collective efforts of the Council and the wider PAP community, we have made meaningful strides in advancing the Association’s mission and enhancing its role within the field of population studies.

As we look to the future, I am confident that PAP will continue to grow, innovate, and inspire. I am hopeful that the activation of the website will greatly facilitate the online payment of dues by current and new members, and also enable fund raising for the future.

I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all those who have contributed to this journey and invite you to join us as we build on this foundation for even greater achievements ahead.

Dr. Nasra Shah

Objectives

Facilitate & Advise

Facilitate and encourage research and advise stakeholders on critical policy issues in different disciplines related to population and development.

Build Capacity

Build the capacity of young professionals and students by identifying courses and training opportunities in population at the national and international level and by arranging scholarships funds.

Publish Research

Publish journals, newsletters and other scientific and professional publications under the direction of an editorial board appointed by the Executive Council.

Confer Awards

Confer awards on scholars who have made outstanding contributions in the general area of population studies.

Collaborate

Collaborate with other national and international organizations pursuing similar goals and carry out such activities as are conducive to attaining the objectives above.

FOUNDING MEMBERS

Dr. M S Jillani

Dr. Peter C. Miller

Dr. Zeba A. Sathar

Dr. Muhammad Anwar

Dr. Mehtab S. Karim

Dr. Naushin Mehmood

Dr. Abdul Hakim

Dr. Mehbub Ahmed

Dr. M. Nizamuddin

Dr. Farid Midhet

Dr. Sajida Samad

Ms. Seemin Ashfaq

Members

Member is the backbone of PAP’s existence and continued success. PAP started off with a small membership in the year 2000. As of 2024 the association comprises a committed following of 443 individual members of whom 351 are regular members with 92 life members, including 3 honorary life members.

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Institutional Members

443

Individual Members

90

Life Members

351

Regular Members

Financial Support

Collaborating Partners