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The research aimed to highlight the responsiveness of existing health care systems in Pakistan towards addressing Sexual and Reproductive Health & Rights (SRH&R) concerns of young people with the lens of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially (Goal 3.7) with the focus on youth. This descriptive research used the inductive approach of theory. It fixed qualitative design to research the health care system of Pakistan by reviewing the available secondary data resources, e.g., official documents, reports, websites, and online resources of the relevant departments and organizations. Results highlight that in Pakistan, 64% of the population consists of young people. It is reviewed that Pakistan's existing health care system is insignificantly responsive towards the SRH&R needs of young people and contribution to achieving SDG, especially (Goal 3.7) with a special focus on youth. These policies and programs at the provincial and local level programs are limited to reproductive health issues (maternal health, family planning, and child health) and the needs of married women only. On the other hand, the existing health care systems, mainly private and non-governmental, are addressing the Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) needs of young people, which is insufficient due to limited infrastructure and delivery networks. The research provided insight into the significant programs and interventions and policies implemented, including gaps and challenges in the health care system in Pakistan for addressing SRH&R concerns of young people and contribution in achieving SDG, especially (Goal 3.7) with a special focus on youth.