Sitting President Dr. Mehtab Karim (2025 - 2026)
Dr. Mehtab S. Karim has been elected as President of Population Association of Pakistan (PAP) for 2025-26. He is also a founding member of PAP which has over 500 members associated with academic and research organization working in the fields of population and reproductive health. Dr. Karim is a Professor Emeritus at Aga Khan University in Karachi and earlier worked at Aga Khan University, Johns Hopkins University, Princeton University and George Mason University, the United Nations and the World Bank.
He completed MS in Population Dynamics from the University of Chicago and PhD in Demography from Cornell University, USA. He has co-edited and co-authored three books and has published over 70 research articles and made presentations in over 50 international conferences. He has recently completed manuscript of a book “Population and reproductive health issues in Pakistan and Muslim-majority countries”.
Message from the 12th President (2023 - 2024)
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.
Financial Support
Collaborating Partners
