KARACHI, July 16: Maximum involvement of public at all levels, coupled with political will, is needed in Sindh to combat the high growth rate.

Ghulam Akber Bhutto, director general, population welfare department, Sindh, discussing the scenario in a recently held meeting, expressed the fear that the present population of Sindh at 30.4 million would increase to 39.2 million by 2011.

“This must be a cause of concern for all,” he said, adding that the population bomb was ticking.—APP