A proposal of imposing some kind of tax on having 'many children' has been put before the Pakistan National Assembly.

The proposal would discourage the fast growing population as stated by the minister for population welfare Firdous Aashiq Awan.

During question hours, Minister for Population Welfare Firdous Aashiq Awan observed that increasing population was linked with terrorism.

Responding to a question in National Assembly, Aashiq Awan said due to poverty and illiteracy people tend to engage with elements, who exploit them in negative activities.

If tax is to be imposed on having many children it should be started from members of the Parliament. He said that the government admits that it has failed in controlling the population.

 
Source: Business Recorder (Pakistan), 30 June 2009