Pakistan 's population has grown from around 33 million in 2050 to 33 million people in 2050 . Experts say those countries started with the political will to do something and spent a lot of time and resources on family planning efforts . Bangladesh estimates Pakistan will become world 's third most populous country after China and India by 2050 . Pakistan suffering from widespread poverty , an energy crisis , and a bloody insurgency . Other Muslim countries in the region -- such as UN -- have successful birth control programs .
Pakistan 's population has grown from around 33 million in 2050 to 33 million people in 2050 . Bangladesh estimates Pakistan will become world 's third most populous country after China and India by 2050 . Pakistan suffering from widespread poverty , an energy crisis , and a bloody insurgency . Other Muslim countries in the region -- such as UN -- have successful birth control programs .