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National Essay Contest is open for adults from 18 and above  and young children from  8 – 17 years.

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National Essay Contest is organized in an effort to harness the energy, creativity, and initiative of Pakistan’s youth in promoting a culture of peace and sustainable development. It also aims to inspire society to learn from young minds and to think about how each of us can make a difference in the world.

A national essay competition is a contest that invites participants from a specific country to submit an original essay on a particular topic or theme. The competition is usually open to students, professionals, or anyone interested in writing. The winner(s) may receive a prize or recognition for their work, and the competition aims to promote writing skills, critical thinking, and creativity.

Essay competitions are held for a variety of reasons. They can provide a platform for students and writers to showcase their skills and gain recognition for their work. Essay competitions can also encourage critical thinking, research, and writing, helping to develop these important skills in participants. Additionally, essay competitions can raise awareness about important issues and topics, and promote discussion and debate among the wider community. Finally, some essay competitions offer prizes or other incentives, which can be a motivating factor for participants.

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Participating in an essay contest offers numerous benefits, both personal and academic, for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. These contests provide a platform for self-expression, skill development, and valuable life experiences. Here are some key advantages:

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Winning or even participating in an essay contest can significantly boost one’s self-confidence. The recognition that comes from placing in a competition, or receiving positive feedback, encourages individuals to believe in their abilities and continue to pursue writing and other intellectual activities.

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Essay contests often attract participants from diverse backgrounds. Many competitions also have panels of judges, often experts in the field, who can provide valuable feedback. This exposure allows contestants to connect with like-minded individuals, expand their networks, and receive mentorship from professionals.

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Competing in an essay contest requires careful planning, research, and writing, all within a set deadline. This experience helps participants improve their time management skills, discipline, and ability to work under pressure—essential traits in academic and professional settings.

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1. Eligibility: The contest is open to individuals of all ages residing within the national boundaries. Participants must be citizens or legal residents of the country. Employees, relatives, or affiliates of the organizing committee and sponsors are ineligible. 2. Theme:  Essays must adhere to the specified theme provided by the contest organizers. Creativity and unique perspectives on the theme are encouraged. 3. Submission Guidelines: Entries must be submitted electronically through the designated online portal or email address. The preferred format is a typed document in a standard word processing software. Submissions must be original and previously unpublished. 4. Word Limit: Essays should not exceed the specified word limit, with a tolerance of +/- 10%. Submissions deviating significantly from the limit may face disqualification. 5. Language: All entries must be submitted in the official language(s) specified by the organizers. Translations of non-English entries should be provided. 6. Deadline: Submissions must be received by the specified deadline. Late entries will not be considered. 7. Plagiarism:  Plagiarism is strictly prohibited. All entries will be subject to plagiarism checks, and any form of plagiarism will result in disqualification. 8. Judging Criteria:  Entries will be evaluated based on originality, creativity, adherence to the theme, clarity of expression, and overall impact. The decision of the judging panel is final and binding. 9. Multiple Entries:  Participants may submit multiple entries, but each entry must be unique and adhere to the specified guidelines. 10. Awards and Recognition:  Winners will be announced on the specified date. Prizes, if any, will be awarded to the top entries as determined by the judging panel. Winning essays may be published or featured on the contest website or in related publications. 11. Notification of Winners:  Winners will be notified via the contact information provided during submission. If a winner cannot be reached within a specified period, an alternative winner may be selected. 12. Rights and Permissions:  By submitting an entry, participants grant the contest organizers the right to publish and showcase the work, with proper attribution. 13. Confidentiality:  Judges and organizers will treat all submissions with confidentiality. Only winning entries may be publicly disclosed. 14. Contact Information:  Ensure that contact information provided during submission is accurate. Inquiries regarding submission status can be made after the judging process is complete. 15. Disqualification:  Entries not adhering to the rules and guidelines may be disqualified. Any attempt to influence the judging process may result in disqualification. 16. Amendments:  The organizing committee reserves the right to amend or add rules if necessary. Participants will be notified of any changes in a timely manner.

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PAKISTAN’S MOMENT OF YOUTH

The future of Pakistan — good or bad — will be determined by its young; most especially by those who are between 15 and 29 years of age today.

This, of course, is a cliché. But it happens to be a cliché that is quite literally true. Here is why.  Pakistan’s ‘youth bulge’ is palpable. Just over two out of every three Pakistanis today are below the age of 30 and just under one in every three is between 15 and 29 years of age (our definition of youth).

What the demographic momentum imbedded in this one statistic implies is that Pakistan is not just a young country, but that it is going to remain young till at least to 2050, possibly longer.  More importantly, my own research suggests that the youth of Pakistan know this and they expect being given the attention and respect this demographic reality demands.

Others who have looked at the question have come to similar conclusions. But the fact of the matter is that we do not need statistics to tell us that Pakistan is a young country. You just need to look around you. Any street. Any marketplace. Advertising on your television set. Certainly, on your Twitter feed. Any political jalsa [gathering]. Any office. Even elected officials and unelected political influentials.

The generational change is not on its way. It’s here. It’s set. And, most importantly, it’s here to stay. At least for, and probably for more than, the next two decades.

With the majority of Pakistan’s population below the age of 30, the young will invariably influence the country’s future trajectory. However, where the youth of today take this country will depend on the choices that today’s policymakers, Pakistani society and the young themselves make. Eos presents an excerpt from an essay by Adil Najam from the book Pakistan: Search for Stability, published by Oxford University Press…

BEING YOUNG IN PAKISTAN

In 2017, the Pakistan Human Development Report produced a comprehensive profile of youth in Pakistan, including a wealth of empirical and opinion data on the young, collected from an estimated 130,000 Pakistanis. However, the key question that we, the authors of the report, were most concerned with was “what does it mean to be young in Pakistan?”

Not surprisingly, no easy answers were forthcoming. Like so many other places in the world, being young in Pakistan is both exciting and frustrating. The space that the young occupy in Pakistani society is vast and full of possibilities but, in their own words, is often described as crumbling, contested and constrained on the one hand, and uneven, unfair and uncertain on the other.

It is a space that is defined by high hopes, but also deep fears. As subsequent research and events have confirmed, to be young in Pakistan is to be highly agitated, and very often angry. Our research does begin pointing out some of the reasons why this is so.

For example, if you were to computationally condense the over 60 million young Pakistanis aged between 15 and 29 into a statistically representative one hundred young people, you would find that just 30 of them consider themselves to be functionally literate, 29 would never have gone to school (despite all being 15 or above), only 6 would have 12 or more years of education and just 39 would be employed.

More telling, however, are the structural depravations which highlight that the space ‘to be young’ is severely constrained and shrinking. Of the 100, only six would have access to a library, only seven to a sports facility, just 21 to a park. Only three would have ever been to a cinema, only three to a live music performance. Fifty-nine would say that they do not play sports, or only infrequently.

One in the 100 would own a car, 12 a motorcycle, 10 a bicycle and 77 would have no means of personal mobility. Each of these depravations becomes even more acute for women, rural youth, and other marginalised groups within the young.

And, yet, within this notional 100, we also found a spirit of great national pride, high aspirations, much hope, and tremendous expectations. They were eager to announce, to any who wish to ride the tiger of Pakistan’s youth, to never forget that this is a generation that demands and deserves better. They are politically excited, excitable and astute.

While only 24 percent said (in 2016) that they trusted political leaders, 90 percent of young men and 55 percent of young women claimed that they would vote in the next elections. Of every 100, 48 believe that Pakistan’s future will be bright — although 36 fear it will be bleak.

Most tellingly, 67 [of the 100] believe that their lives are and should be better than their parents, only 15 expect themselves to be worse-off than their parents; 89 say they feel happy; 70 say they feel safe. All of them demand the space and conditions in which they can achieve their aspirations.

In short, the world of young Pakistanis is as diverse, as differentiated, and as divided as the rest of Pakistan. However, they also have greater expectations and aspirations which, if nurtured, could yield high dividends. Much more telling, however, is the palpable impatience and restlessness which, if ignored, could result in disaster.

There are three things to keep in mind as we think about youth anywhere in the world, but certainly in the context of Pakistan.

First, and most importantly, youth is a defining category. The reason to think of the young as a category is not just because they are so many, but because — even if they were not this many — the 15-29 year age bracket is where ‘citizenship’ matures.

Second, youth is fleeting. Analytically, too, youth is a transitory and dynamic category. Because changes happen fast and furious when one is young, the definition of youth identity and what it stands for can change rapidly, even whilst within that category. Those turning 15 or 16 today can find themselves very distant from those turning 28 or 29 and will very likely not easily recognise the passions of those who would be 16 by the time they turn 28.

This may well be true for other categories too but is consequential here, because the short window of this category and the rapid changes within it make notions of what “youth believe”,  “youth stand for”,  and “youth want”, or even ideas of the “youth vote”, are much more transitory and contestable than many analysts assume, and do compound the challenges of youth representation.

Finally, youth — especially in Pakistan — is an extremely diverse category. At one level, any category of well over 60 million individuals cannot possibly be homogenous and would demand an investigation into its internal contradictions. But, much more than that, each of the major cleavages that exist in Pakistani society are compounded in its young: gender, class, rural-urban, wealth, technology, ethnicities, religiosity and sectarianism, and geography.  

PAKISTAN AND ITS YOUNG: THREE PROPOSITIONS

Building and extending on the available research, let us review three key propositions — political, societal and developmental — on how the young of Pakistan might influence the future trajectories of the country’s society and politics.

These propositions are offered not as predictions or scenarios, but as choice points. Embedded within each proposition are levers of possible change — where the youth of today take this country will very much depend on the choices that policymakers, Pakistani society and the young themselves make on each of these dimensions.

Proposition 1: The young of today are defining tomorrow’s politics, but not always in ways we imagine

On the face of it, the bold sounds, sights, language, and even substance of Pakistan politics today seems driven by the young. Even where mainstream political parties are still led by septuagenarians, they wrap themselves in the emblems of youth; political rallies of all parties, even religious ones, feel like high-intensity concerts; political communication is not only geared towards the young but most often crafted by them.

On the one hand, this is not entirely new, nor surprising. On the other, however, there is something palpably different, as if what would have been ‘regular’ youthfulness is now on steroids. There is significant reason to believe why it is, and will remain, so.

At a basic demographic level, all political actors realise how the maths works: the young are the single largest bloc of new and impressionable voters in Pakistan and there is a long-term and steady supply of them. The demography described in the Pakistan National Human Development Report suggests that every election in Pakistan between now and around 2050 will be defined by the youth vote — including, of course, by their choice to vote or not. 

Notwithstanding the dichotomy of young Pakistanis claiming high intent to vote and a history of not having done so in the past, the number of young entrants into the voting mix means that, mostly within two election cycles, today’s new voter would be about to — or would already have — enter(ed) a burgeoning 30-49 years middle-age category historically the most reliable and loyal voting group in Pakistan. The political logic of investing in the young voter is impeccable.

But demography alone does not explain the dominance of the youth voice in Pakistani politics today. Technology seems to have played an even more defining role; a role that is likely to be as enduring. That the rise of ‘new’ (especially social) media would trigger a steep decline of the ‘old’ (particularly print) media was probably inevitable, but the ‘control’ younger political operatives now exert over social media in all political groupings is remarkable and is now driving significant parts of the political narratives in the country.

Of course, certain leaders and parties have capitalised more on courting the youth vote than others and have been differently successful in it. This matters, but mostly in ways that it has always mattered. One should not expect permanence in youth loyalties, not least because it remains a dynamic and diverse category.  It remains to be seen if the current and emerging youth bulge will practically change ballot box behaviour, but conditions are certainly ripe to create the possibility.

Finally, a very remarkable feature of Pakistan’s emergent political discourse is how explicit mention of youth issues is nearly absent from political narratives. This, despite the feverish pitch of the political discourse, despite the active participation of the young in this discourse, and even despite the role the young are clearly playing in shaping the narratives.

A possible explanation for this anomaly could be that politically active youth in Pakistan have convinced themselves that the pathway to material benefits for themselves — particularly, for example, in the area of employment and improved living conditions — lies through the choice of political leadership rather than of policy.

Proposition 2: Give the young the ability to be young or expect a Pakistan tomorrow that is as divided as it is today

The idea that we are denying the young in Pakistan the space to be young is a major finding of the Pakistan National Human Development Report. But it is a thought that first hit me like a ton of bricks in December 2014, as I visited the New Muslim College in Charsadda — just days after the horrific terrorist attack at the Army Public School (APS) in Peshawar — to hold a focus group discussion with 15-18-year-olds on what young Pakistanis were thinking.

It struck me that the young men with me in the room were not much older than the students who had died at APS just a few days ago, or those who had done the horrific killing. The reality of the APS attack hung heavy in the room and I realised, as did they, that it is the young in Pakistan who have had to do much of the dying in the so-called ‘War on Terror.’ But there was also a palpably steely resolve in the room. Here is what I wrote about that encounter:

“Unlike every other APS conversation I had been hearing — on television, on social media, from politicians, in drawing rooms — theirs was devoid of sloganeering. There was no sign of despair. No hollow display of anger or anguish. No camouflaging of fear with bravado. Instead, there was resolve. Very endearing. Very becoming. Very mature. A very matter-of-fact recognition that this was the reality of the Pakistan they had inherited. A reality they now have to live with…”

It is then that I fully realised the perils of being young in Pakistan. “Extremists are out to indoctrinate the young. Terrorists are out to kill them. Educational institutions can neither guarantee quality education nor physical security. An emergent politics of anger uses the passions of the young as fuel for petty politicking. The result is that the space for the young to be young has shrunk — is endangered.”

My research has convinced me that the best gift that Pakistan can give to its young is to return to them the ability to be young. Indeed, it may be the best gift Pakistan can give itself — a future where this ability continues to be denied cannot be good for any Pakistani.

Being young is not just about being carefree, it is also about being able to explore. In the shrinking space to be able to do so, the young in Pakistan have already inherited most of the societal divides that define the country as a whole. That as many young Pakistanis consider being a Pakistani as their primary identity as consider their religion to be their primary identity, is probably reflective of society as a whole.

But what was the most disturbing aspect of our research was that more than 40 percent young men and 50 percent young women disapproved of having friendly relations with someone from another religion, or even another sect; nearly three out of every four young Pakistanis (men and women) responded that they would disapprove of someone from a different religion or sect preaching their religion.

The distrust that defines Pakistani society as a whole is equally prevalent amongst the young.  Just over 20 percent said they trusted politicians, only around 25 percent trust the police, just 40 percent had trust in the judiciary and less than 50 percent in the media. All of this was in 2016, and there is enough reason to believe that trust amongst the young has only eroded further since then.

Such a snapshot should be read not just as what the youth of today think, but what the Pakistan of tomorrow is likely to think. The challenges of social division, societal distrust and mutual intolerance are clearly great, but solutions are available. Silly as it may sound to some, given the enormity of the challenges, the very first — and possibly most meaningful, although not always easy — step should be resolute policy in allowing the young to be young.

Sports grounds are not a big investment, but they can be more meaningful than we might think. It is remarkable how parochial we have become, and simple steps to enhance mobility for the young, including the ability for travel exchange within the country to get to meet other Pakistanis who may not look like us but are equally Pakistanis, is another small but possibly impactful investment.

Safe and affordable mobility (along with reliable childcare and clean bathrooms) for young women, in fact, emerges as amongst the most effective means of significantly increasing women’s participation in the workforce.

Obvious as it should be by now, it is worth noting that, as we think about youth as a category for social analysis, now and into the future, the simple dichotomy of ‘young vs old’ is not only un-useful but can also be dangerous. In society, as in politics, some of the greatest and most alienating divisions that exist in Pakistan exist amongst the young themselves. The policy challenge is to find ways to reduce these divisions now before they sink deep roots and are passed on to the future, and to future generations.

The goal is not empty slogans of ‘integration’, but investing in practical means for the young in Pakistan to interact with other young people in Pakistan. Across divisions of gender, class, geography, religion and rural-urban-metropolitan, the bridges that need to be built are not just of concrete but of conversation.

Proposition 3: ‘Boom or bust?’ — it’s a choice

We began the 2017 Pakistan National Human Development Report with a story that is not from Pakistan. It remains valid and is worth repeating here:

“On December 17, 2010, a 26-year-old fruit and vegetable vendor in a small town in Tunisia set himself on fire, following a confrontation with a municipal official about where his cart was parked. While the specifics of what led to Mohamed Bouazizi’s death are unclear, what is indisputable is his fatal self-immolation catalysed protests that toppled Tunisia’s dictator and led to a string of uprisings in the region that came to be called the Arab Spring.

“The aim of mentioning this situation here is not to recount what happened in Tunis that day, or in the other countries of the Arab Spring subsequently. [Our concern is] with Pakistan’s youth. So, fast forward to Pakistan.

“Can you imagine a situation, anywhere in Pakistan, where a young person feels so frustrated by unemployment, or so disheartened, un-empowered and marginalised, that he takes a measure as extreme as Bouazizi did in Tunisia? One certainly hopes not. But hope alone is not enough. It is the responsibility of the state as well as society to enable an environment for our youth where such a fate is not even imaginable. Not even in our worst nightmares.”

Trying to predict whether Pakistan’s demographic youth momentum will end up being a ‘boom’ or a ‘bust’ is a fool’s errand. That Pakistan today has the largest number of young people it has ever had and that this number is set to grow over the next multiple decades, is a fact. How this fact will play out is not a matter of reading tea leaves, it is a matter of policy choice.

There is the inherent potential of a ‘boom’ in every youth bulge. A large number of new young entrants into the economy can become motors of consumption, generators of ideas and innovation and harbingers of new social energy.

There is also the equally inherent potential of a ‘bust’ in every youth bulge. A large number of new entrants into the economy need new employment, can feel suffocated by the lack of room to grow, and can burn with anger when existing systems they wish for are not enabled to change.

Certainly not as simple as it may sound, but the final path taken does depend on the choices made by policy, by society, and by the young themselves.

The writer is the founding dean of the Pardee School of Global Affairs at Boston University in the US and is a former vice chancellor of the Lahore University of Management Sciences (Lums).

He is currently the president of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) International This is a slightly modified version of an extract from the book Pakistan: Search for Stability, edited by Maleeha Lodhi and published in Pakistan by Oxford University Press.

It has been excerpted with permission from the author, editor and the publisher

Published in Dawn, EOS, May 5th, 2024

Dr. Adil Najam is a professor of Earth and Environment and the Dean of the Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University. He is a former Vice Chancellor of LUMS.

He tweets at @AdilNajam

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Unleashing the potential of a young Pakistan

The 2017 Pakistan NHDR looks at the role of youth as a key force for enhancing human development.

Shakeel Ahmad

Assistant country director and chief of the development policy unit, undp pakistan.

Any study of human development is incomplete without considering demographic transition; a phenomenon likely to have a profound impact on Pakistan’s future, given its young population. Currently, 64 percent of the nation is younger than 30 and 29 percent of Pakistanis are between 15 and 29 (an age group which we define as the youth). Pakistan now has more young people than it has ever had, and this is forecasted to continue to increase until at least 2050.

Why is this important? Because the youth have the power to transform a country’s future. They could be the engines of development. Or their disillusionment could lead to social unrest. Pakistan’s National Human Development Report 2017 studies the hopes, dreams, aspirations and fears of young Pakistanis to gather insights for transforming the "youth bulge" into a demographic dividend. It analyzes young people’s voices by consulting more than 130,000 people across Pakistan, of which 90 percent were youth, including marginalized and underprivileged young communities.

The voices of youth were heard in many ways, ranging from mainstream social media websites to more innovative approaches including direct consultation, art competitions, video messages, radio shows, the Razakaar (volunteering) programme, the Your Idea Counts campaign, and the #Khwab Pakistan (Dream Pakistan) campaign involving young leaders. An interesting addition to the report is a set of 101 Jawan (young) ideas, which are policy recommendations from the youth for the youth.

In addition, data from national surveys and new data from a National Youth Perceptions Survey was used to compute a sub-national Human Development Index, Youth Development Index, and a Youth Gender Inequality Index.

The data drawn from these diverse sources was used to develop a representative sample of the youth from diverse backgrounds. The findings revealed some important insights: 29 out of 100 young people are illiterate and only 6 percent have more than 12 years of education. Regarding employment, 39 of 100 youth are employed (32 of them males and 7 females), 57 of 100 youth (16 males and 41 females) are neither working nor seeking jobs, and only 4 percent are unemployed and actively looking for work.

Significant gaps were also found with regard to the space for social engagement and connectivity: only 15 percent of youth have access to the Internet, 52 percent own a cell phone, 94 percent do not have access to a library, and 93 percent lack access to a sports facility.

The report’s primary focus is to identify the drivers of change that can empower youth and harness their potential for human development. Known as the three Es, the report studied the three drivers of change namely: quality Education , gainful Employment , and meaningful Engagement .

Pakistan’s constitution promises free education to all school age children. Unfortunately, the report finds that a staggering 9.45 million children are out of primary school. At the current annual net enrolment rate of 0.92 percent, complete enrollment of school children won’t be reached until 2076. To meet the goal by 2030, the annual net enrolment rate has to quadruple to 3.8 percent.

However, even if every child goes to school, that does not mean they will get a quality education: such an education remains a luxury which few can afford to pay for. The many challenges related to education include barriers for girls’ education, high drop-out rates, low levels of public investment, and an insufficient number schools.

Education also impacts the next lever of change - gainful Employmen t. With youth representing just under half of Pakistan’s working age population, it is important to analyze whether the existing jobs are actually decent jobs.

Almost 4 million youth enter the working age population every year. If the current labour force participation rate and unemployment levels remain constant, 0.9 million new jobs are needed every year over the next five years. If we aim to improve labor force participation rates, an additional 1.3 million jobs must be created each year for the next five years.

Meaningful Engagement , the third E, is an important pillar of development in a country where the majority of the youth feel their voices are not heard and that they have little say in decision-making. Lack of social engagement is creating doubt, intolerance and distrust among young people. However, despite these limited ways to have their voices heard, the report finds the youth of Pakistan want to be engaged.

Together, the three Es, can break the cycle of poverty and advance human development, the report argues. The youth of Pakistan are full of potential, energy and ideas. What they need is an enabling environment that will allow them to take risks, innovate and engage productively. The report concludes that the youth bulge of Pakistan offers a potentially important demographic dividend. However, if proper investments are not made in promoting education, employment and engagement, the youth could represent a demographic challenge. This is a policy choice to be made by the policy makers. And the time is now.

The HDialogue blog is a platform for debate and discussion. Posts reflect the views of respective authors in their individual capacities and not the views of UNDP/HDRO.

HDRO encourages reflections on the HDialogue contributions. The office posts comments that supports a constructive dialogue on policy options for advancing human development and are formulated respectful of other, potentially differing views. The office reserves the right to contain contributions that appear divisive.

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Essay on Responsibilities of Youth in Pakistan

Essay on Responsibilities of Youth in Pakistan: Undoubtedly students and youth are the most powerful asset of any state or nation. It is rightly said that the progress of any nation directly depends upon its youth. And they are also able to change the worse condition of his nation. Youth is playing a vital role in the nation building. But on the other hand, those countries and nations who have denied and does feel the importance of his youth are not developed. Pakistan is falling in the list of one of them. The current condition of Pakistan is not well maintained and established because we didn’t realize the worth of your youth. But to make it brighter and overwhelming nation progress lies in the hands of youth. Here below we are going to describe the responsibilities of our youth in detail. Keep reading this article till the end will probably help you to find the best material.

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Responsibilities of Youth in Pakistan:

Following are the major and core responsibilities of the youth of Pakistan, by fulfilling these responsibilities, we will be able soon to be a developed and leading nation in all terms.

• The youth should realize the value of time because every moment of youth is priceless. In order to develop a leading and develop the nation, the youth of Pakistani nation must be punctual and take the habit of completing work on time.
• They must have to get proper education from well maintained and established schools and colleges and avoid taking part in unethical activities other than studies
• The youth of Pakistan try to take part in
• It is first and foremost responsibility of our youth is to educate and regulate discipline and must realize the worth of discipline to being a developed nation.
• Youth must try to work with tolerance. Tolerance and fortitude are the strong points to a youth. By adopting this responsible behavior will definitely add you to the list of an educated nation?
• In order to maintain discipline, our youth try to develop decent and courteous behavior first.
• Undoubtedly we are the independent citizens of an independent country, Pakistan. It is the responsibility of our youth to maintain our independence. We should realize the sacrifices of our freedom fighters that solely awake for our protection.
• It is also the major responsibility of your youth to renovate and replenish the newcomers with culture and tradition of your society. Also, guide them towards the right
• If we want a developed nation we as a youth should try to help in the implementation of government policies and law by regulating them in beneficial manners.
• Our youth and young generation undeniably are very talented and vibrant. Their utmost vibrant ideas towards the success of country lead to peace and prosperity.
• They must try to learn lessons from mistakes and take the habit of patience and tolerance which ultimately prepare strong personality. They will be able to handle and tackle the harsher and toughest situation of life.

Pakistan has a huge ratio of the youth population. From latest research, it is stated that Pakistan has 68% youth population having age 16 years to 26 years. The majority of our youth population are attached from the middle-class family they don’t afford the expanse of current modern education in Pakistan. Male youth literacy rate is 55% whereas the female youth literacy rate is lower at 40%. The employment opportunities are limited 20% youth are unemployed in Pakistan. It is the negligence of our Government who are not stable to regulate the education system and strategies to improve the standards of education. So, by concluding from this scenario how would we will able to make responsible youth?

So this is essay on responsibilities of youth in Pakistan. This essay is written for inter and matric students.

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Next Generation Pakistan is a significant national research study which comprehensively examines the perceptions of the country’s young population between the ages of 16 and 34 with specific focus on their views, values, beliefs, and actions. It assesses in detail the challenges which Pakistan’s youth face today, how it impacts their choices and decisions, and the efforts they are undertaking to transform and better their lives. 

The project aims to ignite a critical conversation on what are the needs of the country’s young citizens, and how the country’s institutions could transform and adapt in order to realise their potential. The project was an extensive effort in mixed methods research, utilising a combination of evaluating existing research, interviews and consultations with prominent practitioners and experts, and nationwide field research comprising focus groups and surveys with youth from all regions and strata of society.

A special Youth Task Force composed of senior and young thought leaders with expertise in areas relevant to youth engagement, provided much needed context and insight to support the research. Our approach was to provide young Pakistanis with the opportunity to openly and honestly express their concerns, fears, hopes, and dreams. Nearly four thousand young people from all walks of life participated, allowing for a holistic and accurate picture of the country’s diverse and largest demographic cohort. The results of the study have been enlightening. 

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Youth bulge or bomb harnessing the potential of pakistani youth.

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Leveraging on the findings of the UNDP’s new National Human Development Report (NHDR), Marc-André Franche opened the discussion by painting a delicate picture of Pakistan’s ‘youth bulge’.

Pakistan’s population is extremely young. Almost 64 percent of its 182 million population is currently below the age of 30, and the numbers of young people will continue to grow until 2035. The right policies could enable youth to become the driving force for Pakistan’s prosperity. However, according to Marc-André Franche, the government has not yet capitalised on its ‘ demographic dividend ’.

What is more, Pakistan only has a limited window of opportunity to leverage on its shifting age structure – the opportunity that may not come again for many generations. From 2035, the NHDR predicts that the population is posed to age twice faster than many Western countries. If the right strategies and policies are not put in place to meaningfully engage youth in their communities, deliver quality education and secure future livelihoods today, the group forming the biggest workforce in Pakistan’s history is at risk of becoming marginalised, intolerant, vulnerable to joining violent groups, and unable to contribute towards the economy or broader development of the country.

Marc-André Franche suggested that the quality of addressing the needs and aspirations of young people today “will define the common future of Pakistan – whether it grows and thrives or fails and implodes.”

Turning the discussion towards the specific opportunities and challenges for youth engagement, Franche explored three key areas where the effective policies, investments and strategies can transform the growing numbers of young people from a liability to problem-solving producers, creators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders of the coming decades: education, employment and engagement.

Education: The way to achieve quantity is through quality

According to Franche, even though education has certainly received attention from the government, the current policies are insufficient to achieve the necessary change. Today, 26 million kids are out of school, and if Pakistan is to continue with the present agenda on education, even with the accelerated support for school enrollment, it will take until 2076 to achieve full enrollment rates – a timeline which is completely insufficient to benefit from a youth dividend.

While the current policy on education places great emphasis on quantity – building more schools, hiring more teachers – the findings of the UNDP Report show that what drives quantity is actually quality.

“Parents are not sending their kids to school not because they don’t think education is important, but because they know that sending their kids to a bad school will not amount to anything,” said Franche citing the results of the UNDP research.

Similarly, he identified that approximately 76 percent of kids in Balochistan cannot do a simple two digit division. Equally shocking are the results found in higher education and vocational skills training: university graduates are experiencing high unemployment rates and there is only a 35% employment rate among vocational training pupils.

Franche argued that the skills which kids learn are often not marketable and as a result education is not having its intended effect i.e. to reduce inequalities and integrate young people into a productive workforce. Not only has this created a crisis of expectation, but it is also leading to a generation of young people who are prone to frustration, division and violence. Franche therefore sees the challenge of quality across education system as an avenue of intervention: “Quality of education is much more important than quantity for solutions to youth engagement.”

Employment: Promoting entrepreneurship

The second critical area for youth engagement, according to Franche, is employment. Every year, 4 million youths enter the job market and additional 1.5 million jobs need to be created each year until 2040 just to address the demand. On top of that, Pakistan is already facing the highest unemployment rate in the past 25 years, especially among young people, meaning that its job market actually needs to grow even faster. Furthermore, over 60 percent of young people are currently in unstable or low paid jobs, and 35 percent of those that do have a job are working in an unpaid position. This creates a tremendous aspirational crisis Franche argued, which, if left unchecked, could lead to a failure of the youth bulge.

A solution that Franche envisions is the encouragement and support of entrepreneurs who can lead the process of job creation themselves. However, it is currently very difficult for young people to access credit. 95 percent of the loan system has been absorbed by the government and there are few incentives for banks to support small enterprises. Franche proposed the relaxation of the barriers to entrepreneurship as a strategy for harnessing the youth bulge.

Engagement: Avenues for social and political interaction

Finally, Marc-André Franche suggested avenues for social and political interaction were key to maximising the demographic dividend. Over the years, Pakistan has seen a dramatic shrinking of the public spaces together with opportunities for youths to meet and engage with different people. According to the UNDP findings, 60 percent have never been to another province and 90 percent have never had access to sports facilities. In addition, 75 percent of young people did not approve of the non-Muslims’ right to preach their faith. Franche argued that the lack of exposure to individuals outside of their community have led many young people to subscribe to an increasingly divisive and intolerant discourse. To combat this, he proposed to focus on improved access to basic facilities as a way to foster youth engagement in their communities and provide effective means for reducing intolerance.

Similarly, political engagement remains a challenge and avenue for engagement. UNDP’s survey indicated a clear sign of mistrust of politics among young people with only 24 percent expressing any trust in politicians.  That said, young people remain politically active with 4 out of 5 young people having voted in the last election and over 60 percent intending to do so again. According to Franche, the results indicate that young people do indeed aspire to become active participants of the political process and communities but do lack formal avenues to do so. His proposition was to increase community centres, like a successful example of Dera Ismail Khan, where communities can gather, learn, engage with government representatives and participate in positive recreation such as sports and cultural activities.

Technology: An avenue for advancing youth engagement?

Emrys Schoemaker moved the discussion to talk about the ways how technology and social media can transform peoples’ lives. Drawing on his extensive ethnographic research, Schoemaker illustrated how technology can enable youth engagement but also how it can be used as a tool for separation, perpetuation of sectarianism and the reproduction of physical boundaries in digital spaces.

According to Schoemaker, the narrative of development through technology often sees access to mobile phones, internet, and other information technologies, as directly linked to empowerment and liberation. However, by using examples from his research in Mandi Bahauddin, Schoemaker illustrated how young Pakistanis have often used technology to maintain the existing cultural norms and traditions, perpetuate digital divides and increase sectarianism. Emrys Schoemaker suggested that technology can undoubtedly play a positive role in encouraging youth engagement. However, similarly to the issue of education, the policies on technological access should take into consideration the interplay between technological designs, identities and local traditions in order to understand the effects that technology will have on society.

Both speakers agreed that the “economic miracle” experienced by some of the East Asian economies could become a reality for Pakistan. However, the success depends largely on how well the government responds to young peoples’ needs today and leverages these opportunities in productive ways.

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Very good analysis, but it will be redundant if no institution takes initiative to mitigate situation. Depending on Government of Pakistan will be a day dream.

Hi Ali, thanks for your comment. I do agree with you. Other institutions and grassroots entities should undoubtedly be part of the solution. These challenges concern the society at large and the broad engagement is key to success. UNDP, together with partners, have recognised this and has been involved in activities to engage various parts of Pakistan society (and international partners) to gain the momentum on youth issues.

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Essay on Role of Youth in Development of Pakistan

Essay on the Role of Youth in the Development of Pakistan; It is a known and yet undeniable fact that the student of any state can improve the bad condition of its nation. It is the youth that is responsible for bringing improvement and development to the nation. The same expectations are being made with the coming and ongoing youth generation of Pakistan. Pakistan is a developed state and it has to be made much more prosperous and improved by making it strong and powerful. It has been estimated that almost 68% of the population of Pakistan is based on the age group of 16 to 26 and that yet in which the individual is a student.

As we all know that the modern condition of Pakistan is not what we can say to be a brighter nation. There are so many or we would have countless minor and big issues that are needed to be solved on an urgent basis. By the solution of these problems, only then we can prove to the whole nation that we are the next developed country on this planet. It is not just because of the politicians or it is not in their hands that can bring success in Pakistan. On one side, they are doing their duty then on the same side, some role has to be played by the youth generation of Pakistan as well.

Role of Students in the Development of Pakistan:

The present age of Pakistan is known to be modern. They are completely dependent on the IT and latest technology for bringing the easiness to their daily lifestyle. On one side, the IT department of Pakistan has brought about with some advance touch then on the other side of the story there is a huge change that is expected to be coming in the field of medical facilities. Not much-improved facilities are being provided for the patients and quick recovery.

Is Low Education A Biggest Hurdle in Pakistan’s Development?

No doubt that less education among the people is coming out to be one of the biggest hurdles in the development of Pakistan. This is stopping Pakistan to travel to the path line that would lead them to successful roads. It has been estimated that more than half the population of Pakistan is not enough educated.

So it is expected from the whole youth of Pakistan that they would stand up and act as the supporting shoulder for Pakistan for a better future.

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Developing Youth Skills for the Future: A Vision from Pakistan

World Youth Skills Day , celebrated every year on 15 July, is an opportunity to reflect on the strategic importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work and entrepreneurship. The Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences - BUITEMS (Pakistan), United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) SDG Hub for Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth , is a core center of innovation to foster the targets of this Goal, in particular target 8.6: Substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training. In this article, experts from BUITEMS explore this issue from various angles and perspectives:

Preparing the Youth for Uplifting Digital and Physical Economies

By Faisal Khan, Pro-Vice Chancellor of BUITEMS, and Muhammad Nadeem, Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Engineering, BUITEMS

The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the social and economic integration of youngsters, and its impact on young people is very deep and systematic. Young people all over the world had faced lack of job market even before COVID-19. Now, the economic set back has resulted in greater unemployment for this particular group, a situation deteriorated owing to the closure of schools, universities and training centers in many countries.

COVID-19 has impacted the individuals and businesses in ways the world was least prepared for. In particular, as the lockdowns began and physical activities were halted, the workload shifted to the IT industry attributable to its necessary applications in technical and vocational education and training (TVET), education, health, government, banking, as well as private and public sector businesses.

This caused a sheer need to have adequate and secure online working platforms to allow companies, institutions and organizations, in addition to hospitals and medical centers of any kind, to access global information networks and resources necessary to combat the adversities caused by virus. Furthermore, as expressed in the report Education during COVID-19 and beyond , this global pandemic has changed the entire globe’s functions.

Examples of this are the restrictions in a number of existing systems, and the demand to re-examine the role of information technologies in economic productivity and growth. Indeed, countries have established mobility restrictions which have interrupted the normal or regular functioning of society and the economy. This has altered the ways in which communities, businesses and individuals’ connect and transfer knowledge.

As a result, we need to enable the youth to contribute with the uplifting of the digital economy. Key aspects are digital privacy, cybersecurity and mitigation of vulnerabilities. BUITEMS provides guidance and support, and fosters awareness on cybersecurity, jointly with stakeholders like the Digital Rights Foundation. Since the relevance of cybersecurity in digital economy cannot be overstated, training capacity for youth around these issues, is critical for today's world.

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According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), the global unemployment figure will cross 200 million people next year, with women and youth workers worst-hit. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is considered to further contribute to this crisis. The traditional way of job creation may not be sufficient to cater this problem. This is a systematic problem and therefore, it needs a systematic solution.

Institutions of higher education, worldwide, may train their students to become entrepreneurs so that they graduate as job-creators rather than as job-seekers. Pakistan is one of the largest young countries in the world with around 63% of the population aged between 15-30. But the unemployment rate among this age group is at 8.5%, one of the highest in the region. Moreover, more than a million jobs must be generated each year to improve labour force participation rates.

The only way through which this large number of jobs can be created is to intensify innovation and entrepreneurial activity. It is well-established that a rise in innovation and entrepreneurial activity in an economy results in a considerable growth of industry clusters, investment and job creation. In order to boost entrepreneurship and innovation as a mindset, the establishment of the National Incubation Center (NIC) Quetta at BUITEMS was envisaged.

NIC Quetta - BUITEMS is mandated to support young men and women to develop sustainable and impactful start-up ventures in order to create jobs, revitalize community, commercialize new technology and strengthen the local as well as the national economy. NIC Quetta is already making an impact. The Center has graduated 42 start-ups that have cumulatively created 662 jobs while generating a cumulated revenue of around USD 650,000.

Besides its start-up program, NIC Quetta has trained 58 microentrepreneurs, 76% of whom are women, through its microenterprise program. The Center has been committed to proposing innovative approaches to impact lives and raise living standards. More collaborative platforms, need to be developed to foster entrepreneurial mindsets and promote entrepreneurial culture if we are to tackle the alarming global youth unemployment rates. This is the only way forward.

Role of International Education in Combating the Pandemic

By Sahar Faiz Khan and Muhammad Jawad Khan, Assistant Professors at the Department of Economics, BUITEMS

A healthy community’s survival depends on various forms of capital including social, cultural, natural, financial, political, built and human capital. Human capital development, being one of the pillars that economies need, is of more attention during the era of a pandemic. The most valuable of all capitals is that invested in human beings. And education is without doubt, the gateway to achieve higher standards of living, specially in the developing world.

Human capital formation is a definite result of education. Outcomes of education can mean an increase in the participation of the labour force, and better earnings. In addition to this, major economic gains are attributed to a well-educated and skilled workforce. Where education changes the fate of many, the quality of education enables workers to become more competent internationally and can bring a massive change in the income levels of masses.

In regard to target 8.6, the role of international schooling system on skill development pays a pivotal role, therefore it can certainly lead to higher wages. A study conducted by Sahar Faiz Khan and Muhammad Jawad Khan, compared graduates of two educational systems in Pakistan and showed a monthly wage gap of medical professionals based on local and international certificates at high school levels.

Building on the results of this study, strategies should be designed to build resilience against the challenges of these times and fully equip the youth with top notch education so that they can adapt to any circumstance. Today, the world is counting on its youth to contribute to the recovery efforts. The international education for human capital development can be used as an important tool to help the youth to recover from the shocks of COVID-19.

Uplifting the standard of local educational systems through advanced curricula adaptation and teacher training programs is a must. A collective and combined effort of public and private sector can bring about a breakthrough change in the educational structure of countries like Pakistan, and open new alternatives so that the bright minds may outshine internationally. In a context of globalization and severe difficulties, this crisis is an opportunity for improvement.

Vocational Training for Young Informal Workers

By Ikram Ullah, Lecturer, Department of Economics, BUITEMS, UNAI Hub for SDG 8.

In today’s world, the proportion of workers in the informal economy exceeds 50% than that of agricultural employment and in the non-agricultural employment by 82%. The trend is on an increasing path, unlike what the older forecasts predicted about the decrease in the size of informal economy. Yet, the informal workers, and young ones in particular, are not only exposed to the threat of economic shock but their abilities to bounce back depend on their resilience. 

A significant factor affecting such resilience is vocational training. It is a vital tool that can diversify the employment prospects for the trainee in the informal economy while leading to improved earnings. The policies for this need to be formulated for the long-term, considering combining various regulatory laws and state interventions aiming to achieve increased productive efficiency and the knack of creating sustainable economic resources.

The first step towards formalization is to reduce the deficits in the decent work. Surprisingly, the absence of social protection in the informal economy has not hindered its size but rather the opposite has taken place in certain countries. Developing countries, including Pakistan, are experiencing a structural shift and this transitioning is vastly into the urban informal economy, where there is abundance of low productivity, low skilled and low wage jobs.

Therefore, there is a need to focus on providing skill training, the outcome of which will be a development in the overall skill profile – increased productivity and efficiency of an informal worker leading to a strengthened economy. Along these lines, the government of Pakistan started a skill development initiative called Kayaab Jawan Youth Development Programme , that has benefitted thousands of young Pakistanis working in informal economy.

Benefits from skill development projects can only be accrued if the curriculum is correctly designed. Furthermore, there are factors that diminish their efficacy, such as length, cultural beliefs, financial factors and the distance to and from training centers. Despite these variables, a prosperous economic future highly depends on opportunities to the youth in the informal economy, by providing them with modern day vocational training. 

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Pakistan with a population of 182,143,000 in 2013, it is one of the most populated countries in the world, but it is also one of the least developed (poverty in Pakistan) (WHO reference). Poverty is a prevalent issue through out Pakistan: “about one quarter of the population lives below poverty line” (Poverty in paki). Pakistani’s living in poverty being less common in the urban areas, and more common in the rural areas with about half of the rural population still under the category of absolute poverty (Poverty in paki). Poverty in Pakistan and throughout the world impacts the population’s ability to live healthy lifestyles. Without the means to acquire adequate nutrition, health care, and services, these people are unable to meet their individual health needs. Due to the link with poverty and health, it has remained priority in almost all national plans of Pakistan (Pakistan poverty).

Challenges facing youths today

Most of the problems facing today’s youth are not restricted to any one ethnic or religious group, but affect young people generally. Most discussions on youth have focussed on issues such as drug abuse, crime, violence, sexuality and poverty. In addition to these, today’s youth are afflicted by new challenges.

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Published in The Express Tribune, August 1st, 2020.

Empowered youth can not only achieve great heights for themselves but also positively impact society but unfortunately, with the recent Covid-19 pandemic, the challenges have increased for Pakistan’s youth. 

Investing in young people can be the nation’s most strategic investment. If provided with necessary opportunities such as quality education, gainful employment, meaningful engagement, good mental and physical health, and marketable skills, youth can gain the ability and authority to make well-informed decisions to improve their and their family’s well-being. Empowered youth can not only achieve great heights for themselves but can also positively impact society at large.

Fortunately, Pakistan is young and will continue to remain young for at least another decade. With more than 68% of its population below the age of 30 years, investment in youth empowerment ought to be a top priority in Pakistan. Unless this demographic dividend is transformed and leveraged into a positive one, Pakistan will be at risk of leaving more young people further behind and not able to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Agenda.

But the current human development indicators for Pakistan’s youth do not present a very promising picture. Nearly 30% of youth are illiterate and nearly 77% quit education and began working for financial reasons. The national education budget remains at 2.3% of GDP. Adding to this is the youth unemployment rate at 5.79%. Youth make up 36.9% of Pakistan’s total labour force: currently, there are more people in the working age (15 to 64) than there are those who are older (above 65), or children (under 15). Almost four million youth attain working age every year, compared to the one million jobs added per annum. Finally, the share of Pakistani youth not in education, employment or training (NEET) stands at 30.96% (per cent of the youth population). Ninety per cent youth have no access to recreational facilities (libraries, cinemas, parks, etc.). In terms of access to media, information and communication technologies, 48% own a mobile, 15% have access to the Internet, 8% have access to radio, and 68% have access to television.

Therefore, there are already several challenges the country faces with regards to youth. Unfortunately, with the recent Covid-19 pandemic, the challenges have increased. Aside from adverse economic and political effect in Pakistan and worldwide, the pandemic has led to an unprecedented impact on education systems all over the world, translating into massive social consequences on youth. As of April 2020, as many as 191 countries including Pakistan had to call for a nationwide or localised school closure to prevent the spread of the virus. This means that almost 91% of the total enrolled students in the world or 1.5 billion people had to face disruptions to their education of uncertain duration. In Pakistan, 42 million school-going youth are facing discontinuation of education due to Covid-19.

As young people form the biggest segment of the society in Pakistan, their contribution can be immense in reducing the spread and fighting Covid-19. They can act as agents of change through being educated about the virus and then acting as instruments of dissemination. Creating awareness is a key role they can play, given they can optimally utilise digital media, especially in the current circumstances. The Government of Pakistan has created a Covid-19 Tiger Force to benefit from the youth dividend and engage them for Covid-19 response. This awareness-raising can be extended to the macro level through youth being engaged with different groups and organisations that have the ability to reach out to the masses. The youth can also actively participate as workers, managers and entrepreneurs to support the economic recovery, by innovating and finding solutions to the problems arising from the ongoing crisis, through the creation of new products and services using technology and other platforms.

The federal and provincial governments have taken several steps for youth participation and empowerment over the years. These have included introducing youth-friendly policies and initiatives, such as loan and laptop awarding schemes, internship programmes, financial funds, entrepreneurship initiatives, vocational training programmes, several skills and leadership trainings.

The most notable is the Kamyab Jawan — National Youth Development Program (2019-2023), launched by the federal government, with support from several UN agencies. The programme addresses six thematic areas for federal-provincial collaboration including, 1) Mainstreaming of Marginalised Youth; 2) Economic Empowerment; 3) Civic Engagement; 4) Social Protection; 5) Health and Wellbeing, and 6) Youth-focused Institutional Reforms.

Such investments in the youth are crucial to ensure their skills are adequately utilised and the dividends reaped. With the current pandemic shifting the mode of work from physical to digital, it has become even more important than the youth are equipped to transition to a digital economy so Pakistan can compete with the world for service provision and technical expertise.

In Pakistan’s socio-economic context and youth demography, the government’s youth empowerment and development initiatives will need to be flexible and capable of keeping up with a high-wired youth that is fast, sharp and politically opinionated. This will also direct future youth programming in the country that will not only implement pre-determined agendas but will also be smart and flexible enough to effectively respond to emerging realities as well as global crises, that have not been factored in.

The Youth of Pakistan have a lot to Contribute to the Global Economy

Melinda Good, World Bank Operations Manager for Pakistan Digital Youth Summit 2018 Peshawar, Pakistan

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World Bank Country Manager for Pakistan Melinda Good  delivers opening remarks to kick of the Digital Youth Summit 2018 . 

Ladies and Gentlemen, On behalf of the World Bank, I’m pleased to be in Peshawar today at the Digital Youth Summit (DYS), co-sponsored by the World Bank with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) IT Board and many other partners. As an organization dedicated to ending poverty and increasing prosperity for all, we’re proud that the Digital Youth Summit has grown from an idea of bringing together the next generation of digital innovators, to becoming a major platform to help map out Pakistan’s digital future and create new jobs and opportunities.

It is helping redefine Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as an emerging technology hub, and helping provide the necessary skills and resources for Pakistan’s youth to take advantage of digital opportunities. We are seeing promising results – as the digital strategy is implemented. So far 4,000 young people have graduated from the Youth Employment program. Combined with the growth of innovative startups, investments in infrastructure, and interest from international businesses to create jobs, we are confident that the digital strategy’s goal of creating 75,000 jobs can be achieved. We are thankful for the commitment demonstrated by the KP government with Chief Minister Pervez Khattak’s support, and everyone that helped make this summit possible. To all the speakers, trainers, and companies in sharing their knowledge and resources to train and invest in the youth of KP, we truly appreciate your efforts.

Today, 50 percent of the people in KP are age 30 and below. Young men and women stand to gain significantly from global opportunities. Let’s continue to invest in their skills and mold their ideas into new products, services, and successful businesses that will benefit us all. Let’s continue to refine policies and investments to attract investors and turn the region into the next business processing outsourcing center, which has the potential to create many jobs for women and men. Let’s seize this opportunity to connect Pakistan’s youth to a global and networked economy. In this dynamic and globalized world, the youth of even the most far flung areas of KP will increasingly have an opportunity to work, to make money, and to innovate through virtual connections whether at the office, or at home.

Most of all, we are happy to see all the young people here today—students, entrepreneurs, enthusiastic young women and men eager to learn and contribute to Pakistan’s development through the digital economy. We hope that you will be inspired by innovative ideas, learn new skills, and use them to shape your future and connect with the world. Thinking back to last year’s DYS, we were so impressed by the products and services pitched to investors at the Startup Cup. The market for digital entrepreneurship, a multi-billion-dollar industry, growing at a rapid rate and is thirsty for young talent. With creativity and passion, you can be at the forefront of social and economic change. I hope you will be in the driver’s seat of this exciting future. We are excited to learn, share and hear from you in person, or on social media using hashtags #DYS18 and #KPGoesTech. I’d also like to encourage you to join our sessions on the Vision of Pakistan at 100 Years and Fake News in the Digital Age conducted by my World Bank colleagues.

Indeed, KP has the potential to become a hub of technological innovation and business processing for a brighter, more prosperous future. Let’s continue to work together to make this dream come true.

Role of Youth in Development of Pakistan

For me youth is the other name of energy. Any society in the world is highly recognized and identified by its youth. To have change is a society you ought to change in the youth. Young people are the ones who have the abilities to bring the change to better the world and to enhance the resources. “When the newspapers have got nothing else to talk about, they cut loose on the young. The young are always news if they are up to something that’s news, if they aren’t that news too.” “Kenneth Rexroth”

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Pakistan is a country that is followed by bad luck right from the first day of its formation. After the death of the great leader Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, We are not able to produce a unique leader who has the abilities to lead and direct the people in right direction. That’s the reason why there is decentralization of ideas, thoughts and response among the peoples of Pakistan. For me it is great bad luck that despite having to much resources, talent and great thinking minds, Pakistan is not yet able to registered it name the among the best develop country in the world. Youth Of Pakistan:

Pakistan has the most percentage of youth among all the categories of its population. That is a great sign as it means greater chances of revolution. The history of world testifies whether there was a good or bad revolution, it was caused by young people of respective nations. “Older men declare war. But it is youth that must fight and die” We don’t need to go far; the foundation of Pakistan itself was a great revolution.

The part of Muslim youth in this historical event can never be forgotten. They gave immense sacrifices to get the freedom from two greater powers i.e. the English and the Hindus. That’s why the great Quaid-e-Azam has always put a great stress on the young people and has tried to give them the right direction. He said “Pakistan is proud of her youth particularly the students, who are always in forefront into hour of trial and need”.

I am using the word “Youth” and “Revolution” together again and again, because I think there is very close link between these two, or these two words have incomplete meaning without each other. When we look at the history of world, the French revolution (1789-1799) occupies a remarkable place. It was a period of radical, social and political upheaval in both French and Europeans history. In that time, the cruel French rulers were permanently collapsed by the youth and now France has a renowned place in the list of sparking nations.

The American Revolution, the young Turkish revolution, the Chinese revolution and the great Iranian revolution are also some important wonders of youth. “Almost everything that is great has been done by youth” It is advisable for young people of Pakistan to go, check and identify the factors causing these great revolutions and then try to implement these rules of revolution in our own society because it is true that time is slipping from our hands.

God almighty has blessed this part of world with immense talent and creativity. The young people of Pakistan are not less talented and able than that any other developed country. Late Arfa Kareem, Ali Moeen Nawazish are some example of young Pakistanis who have raised the name of Pakistan in front of the world. But our demerits are certainly more than our merits. A lot of our young people are busy indulging them in useless activities, thus spoiling their future. The main reason is that there is no proper guidance. We are largely spelled by the western culture.

Our own culture is lost somewhere in the western and Indian culture. Our young people find themselves happy in copying bad habits of others. A large percentage of our young people have no thought about what are their actual activities and what are they doing. There is no similarity of behavior, thoughts and ideas of life among young people belonging to different aspects and different areas of Pakistan. Our people need to understand that: “The purpose of life should be a life of purpose.”

There is a great need to make young people concentrate to the situation of Pakistan. We can’t afford to close our eyes like a frightened pigeon. Our country is going down. Our economic condition is very poor. Other countries are causing there affects on Pakistan. There special target is the youth we should not allow these negative forces to play with. We can’t expect the government to correct everything by just rotating a stick. It is our duty to look after our beloved country. It is a “do or die” time. Each single person of Pakistanis youth needs to understand and memorize it. “The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.”

“Vince Lombardi”

The first and most vital step for the youth is to educate themselves. In any area of life, no progress can be done without proper education. There is a need to provide education in each single area of Pakistan. Greater the educated person we have, greater are the chances for our progress and prosperity. Without education we are zero.

There is another important factor that there should be a proper channel for education. Education shouldn’t mean only becoming a doctor or an engineer; it should teach someone how to think, how to act and how to play his role in flourishing a better society. “A human being is not attaining his full heights until he is educated”

“Horace Mann”

Corruption is like rusting which causes destruction of the whole society. Corruption is the biggest problem of our country. Our greatest bad luck is that our renowned leaders are the mot corrupted people among us. Our greatest sin is that we watch everything but remains silent and don’t even think about stopping it.

If the whole youth of Pakistan gathers on one platform and take oath of vanishing corruption from the country that I’m 101% sure that we will be able to remove corruption and return millions of lack money back to poor people. It is very simple in saying. In actual, it is very hard nut to crack. But history tells us that when youth was serious in causing the change, the youth has caused the change. “The duty of youth is to challenge corruption.”

“Kurt Cobain”

It is considered as a wise advice to keep youth away from politics. It is true, the youth should not be involved in politics, and their priority should be the education. But for me, they need to keep themselves aware of what is going around them. What sorts of persons are governing them and whether they are serious for the country or not.

Because one day, a young man has to go in political life, has to cast a vote, then he should be known to the current situation and the people, he got to follow. In a nut shell, if the young are not aware of country politics, then how can we produce leaders from them? “Obstacles are those frightful things you can see when you take your off your goal.”

“Henry Fort”

In Pakistan there is a worst scene that some typical families are always involved in politics. After the death of Quaid-e-Azam we haven’t find a leader that ought to be followed by all the people of Pakistan. We have got leaders of nationalism. Pathans follow different leaders. Bloch’s have some other one. Punjabi and Sindhi are also not sure about a true leader to follow that who will be sincere and honest with the country.

The youth of Pakistan need to be nullifying these criteria. We should not cast our vote just by listening to others. We need to have proper sense that who is sincere with us and who is not. We need to produce a unique leader from ourselves who should think for the country and should be able to develop a proper roadmap for the progress and prosperity of Pakistan. “Ten soldiers wisely led will beat a hundred without a head.” Have One Aim:

It is necessary that young people of the whole country have same plan to work on. If we want a revolution for progress, then we should avoid decentralization of ideas. In Pakistan there should be a single notable platform for the youth to gather and collect ideas, and then choose the best ideas and apply their implementations. The youth shouldn’t be confused and demoralized by the political infrastructure of Pakistan. They should realize that it is the time to rise to the occasion and change the negative system of the country.

They should be facing problems from the hidden forces which do not want youth to come forward. They will also try to distract the youth from the right path by creating confusion and misunderstandings among young people in understanding which roadmap is right for them and which is not. “Youth is easily deceived, because it is quick to hope.” We can disgrace them by having strong unity among ourselves. There is need to know for youth trust. “United we stand, divide we fall.”

To sit on a bench and watch the things going is a very easy task. But for me the meaning of youth is to take risks. These risks are ought to be taken for our beloved country Pakistan. “Success often comes to those who dare to act. It seldom goes to the timid that are ever afraid of consequences”

“Jawaharlal Nehru”

Say no to corruption, injustice, cruelity and all other devils of society. Be at one notable platform and ask others to join it just by lightening candles by candles. The current situation of Pakistan tells that elections are near. There are new and old parties that are looking for getting the large percentage of youth votes. By standing united, the young people should put some terms and conditions in front of the political parties that they will vote them only if they are serious for the country. If after coming to government they change their policies they should be answerable in front of youth.

For the present time, we need to forget every other thing and just think for our country that has given us a protection and freedom of mind. Now it is time to payback. Also people of other age groups need to put stress on growing up then youth for great revolution like that of France or Iran. “In case you are worried about what’s going to become of the younger generation, it’s going to grow up and start worrying about the younger generation.”

“Roger Allen”

They need to encourage the youth nearby them and to raise their morals high “We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.” To conclude all of what I have written above, I just want to say three words to the youth of Pakistan:- “NOW OR NEVER”

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Pakistan Comprises the fifth-Largest Youth Bulge in the Country. Given this youth bulge deliberate the ways for sustainable Economic Development Progression of Pakistan.

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CSS Solved Pakistan Affairs Past Pap er s | Pakistan Comprises the fifth-Largest Youth Bulge in the Country. Given this youth bulge deliberate the ways for sustainable Economic Development Progression of Pakistan.

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1- Introduction

2- Pakistan is the largest youth bulge country in the world

3- Way forward for Sustainable Economic development via youth bulge in Pakistan

4- Critical Analysis

5- Conclusion

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Introduction:.

Pakistan, known as the fifth largest youth bulge country globally, faces a unique demographic challenge and opportunity. The term “youth bulge” refers to a significant proportion of young people within a population. With a large and growing youth population, Pakistan possesses immense potential for sustainable economic development. However, harnessing this potential requires careful consideration and deliberate strategies to ensure long-term prosperity. In this scenario it implicates the ways forward for sustainable economic development in Pakistan, taking into account the country’s youth bulge. By leveraging the energy, skills, and innovative thinking of its youth, Pakistan can build a robust and inclusive economy that benefits both the present and future generations. Through effective policies and targeted interventions, Pakistan can address the unique challenges posed by its youth bulge and pave the way for sustainable development. Pakistan’s youth bulge presents a unique opportunity to drive sustainable economic development. By investing in education, entrepreneurship, employment generation, infrastructure, social welfare, environmental sustainability, and implementing effective policies, Pakistan can pave the way for a prosperous and inclusive future. By nurturing and empowering the youth, Pakistan can leverage its demographic advantage and realize its full potential as an economically vibrant nation.

Pakistan as the largest youth bulge country in the world:

Pakistan has a substantial youth population, with a significant proportion of its citizens falling within the age group of 15 to 29 years. According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), as of 2020, the youth population (15-29 years) in Pakistan accounted for nearly 35% of the total population, making it one of the countries with a considerable youth bulge. The youth bulge in Pakistan carries both opportunities and challenges. On the positive side, a large youth population can serve as a demographic dividend, contributing to economic growth, innovation, and social development. The energy, talents, and potential of young people can be harnessed to drive sustainable economic progress, entrepreneurship, and technological advancements. However, realizing the full potential of the youth bulge requires addressing various challenges. These challenges include ensuring access to quality education, skill development, employment opportunities, and social welfare. Pakistan needs to invest in education infrastructure, vocational training programs, and initiatives that promote entrepreneurship and innovation, enabling the youth to actively participate in the economy and contribute to its growth.

Furthermore, it is crucial to provide an enabling environment that supports youth engagement, empowers young people, and ensures their voices are heard in decision-making processes. By involving the youth in policy formulation, fostering their leadership skills, and creating platforms for their active participation, Pakistan can benefit from their fresh perspectives and ideas. Sustainable economic development strategies must also take into account the unique needs and aspirations of the youth. This includes addressing issues such as income inequality, social disparities, and access to healthcare while promoting inclusive growth and social cohesion.

Way forward for Sustainable Economic development via youth bulge in Pakistan:

The youth bulge in Pakistan presents a unique opportunity for sustainable economic development. To harness the potential of this demographic advantage, several key strategies can be pursued:

• Education and Skill Development:

Investing in quality education and skill development programs is crucial. Enhancing access to education, improving the quality of teaching, and aligning curricula with market demands will equip the youth with the necessary knowledge and skills for productive employment. Vocational training programs should be expanded to address specific industry needs and promote entrepreneurship.

• Entrepreneurship and Innovation:

Promoting entrepreneurship among the youth can foster economic growth and job creation. Providing mentorship, access to finance, and business development support can encourage young entrepreneurs to start their ventures. Innovation ecosystems should be nurtured, including the establishment of incubators, technology parks, and research centres to encourage the development and adoption of new technologies.

• Employment Generation:

Creating sufficient employment opportunities is vital for the youth to participate meaningfully in the economy. Identifying sectors with high job creation potential, such as information technology, manufacturing, agriculture, and renewable energy, can drive economic growth and absorb the growing workforce. Encouraging investments, supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, and promoting public-private partnerships can enhance job prospects for the youth.

• Digital Connectivity and Technology Adoption:

Expanding digital connectivity and promoting technology adoption is essential for economic development. Enhancing access to affordable internet services, bridging the digital divide, and promoting digital literacy will empower the youth to leverage digital platforms for entrepreneurship, learning, and innovation. Embracing digital technologies across sectors can drive productivity and efficiency.

• Financial Inclusion and Access to Capital:

Facilitating financial inclusion for the youth is crucial. Developing accessible and affordable financial services, such as mobile banking and microfinance, can enable young entrepreneurs to access capital and investment opportunities. Encouraging financial literacy and entrepreneurship-focused financial products can empower the youth to pursue their business ventures.

• Infrastructure Development:

Investing in infrastructure, including transportation networks, energy systems, and telecommunications, is vital for economic development. Improved connectivity and efficient infrastructure can facilitate trade, reduce transaction costs, and attract investments. Public-private partnerships can play a significant role in financing and implementing infrastructure projects.

• Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development:

Enhancing agricultural productivity and promoting rural development is essential for inclusive growth. Providing training, modernizing agricultural practices, and improving access to markets and credit facilities can empower young farmers. Diversifying rural economies through agro-processing, value addition, and promoting non-farm rural enterprises can create employment opportunities and reduce migration to urban areas.

• Environmental Sustainability:

Integrating environmental sustainability into economic development strategies is crucial for long-term prosperity. Encouraging sustainable practices, promoting renewable energy, and adopting clean technologies can mitigate environmental risks and ensure resource conservation. The youth can play an active role in advocating for environmental protection and climate change mitigation.

• Policy Reforms and Governance:

Enacting policy reforms that promote a conducive business environment, streamline regulatory processes, and ensure transparency and accountability is essential. The government should provide an enabling ecosystem for entrepreneurship, attract foreign direct investment, and support local businesses through targeted policies and incentives.

• Social Welfare and Inclusive Growth:

Prioritizing social welfare measures, including healthcare, education, and poverty alleviation programs, is critical for inclusive growth. Ensuring equal access to opportunities, reducing income inequality, and addressing social disparities will create a more equitable society and enable the youth to contribute effectively to the economy.

• Access to Affordable Housing:

Addressing the housing needs of the youth is crucial for their overall well-being and economic stability. Implementing policies and initiatives that promote affordable housing options, such as low-cost housing schemes and favourable mortgage financing, can enable young individuals to establish stable homes and contribute to local economies.

• Women Empowerment:

Promoting gender equality and empowering young women is essential for sustainable economic development. By ensuring equal access to education, skill development, employment opportunities, and entrepreneurship support, Pakistan can tap into the talents and potential of its female youth, driving economic growth and fostering social progress.

• Youth-Inclusive Policies and Programs:

Engaging the youth in policy formulation and decision-making processes is critical. Creating platforms for dialogue, involving youth representatives in advisory bodies, and establishing youth-led initiatives can enable young people to contribute their perspectives, ideas, and aspirations actively, leading to more effective and inclusive policies and programs.

• International Cooperation and Exchange Programs:

Encouraging international cooperation, student exchanges, and cultural programs can broaden the horizons of Pakistani youth. Collaboration with foreign countries, universities, and organizations can provide exposure to diverse ideas, experiences, and best practices, fostering innovation and expanding economic opportunities.

• Research and Development:

Prioritizing investment in research and development (R&D) can drive innovation and technological advancements. Establishing research institutes, promoting public-private collaborations in R&D, and providing grants and incentives for youth-led research initiatives can contribute to economic diversification, knowledge-based industries, and competitiveness.

• Quality Healthcare and Well-being:

Ensuring access to quality healthcare services and promoting overall well-being among the youth is vital. Investing in healthcare infrastructure, preventive care programs and mental health support can enhance productivity, reduce healthcare costs, and improve the overall quality of life for young individuals, enabling them to contribute more effectively to the economy.

• Cultural and Creative Industries:

Nurturing the cultural and creative industries can provide economic opportunities for young artists, musicians, writers, and designers. Supporting cultural events, festivals, and creative entrepreneurship can stimulate tourism, generate employment, and showcase Pakistan’s rich cultural heritage, contributing to economic growth and national identity.

• Public-Private Partnerships in Education and Skill Development:

Collaboration between the public and private sectors in education and skill development can improve the quality and relevance of training programs. Partnerships can involve private companies providing internships, apprenticeships, and on-the-job training, ensuring that the youth acquire practical skills and are prepared for the demands of the job market.

• Financial and Digital Literacy:

 Promoting financial literacy and digital skills among the youth is crucial for their economic empowerment. Providing training on personal finance management, digital literacy, and online entrepreneurship can enhance financial decision-making, foster digital inclusion, and equip young individuals with the tools to navigate the digital economy effectively.

• Monitoring and Evaluation:

Establishing robust monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to track the progress of youth-focused programs and policies is essential. Regular assessment of the effectiveness and impact of initiatives can inform evidence-based decision-making, identify areas for improvement, and ensure accountability and transparency in youth development efforts.

• Public-Private Partnerships for Youth Employment:

Collaborating with the private sector to develop targeted youth employment programs can facilitate job placements, apprenticeships, and internships. Engaging businesses in skills development and providing incentives for youth employment can help bridge the gap between industry needs and youth skill sets.

• Rural Entrepreneurship and Agricultural Modernization:

Encouraging rural entrepreneurship and modernizing the agricultural sector can create employment opportunities for the youth in rural areas. Providing access to credit, training, and technology to young farmers can enhance productivity, promote value-added agriculture, and contribute to rural economic growth.

• Youth-led Social Enterprises:

Supporting and promoting youth-led social enterprises can address social and environmental challenges while generating economic value. Offering funding, mentorship, and incubation programs for youth-led initiatives can foster innovation and sustainability, providing a platform for young entrepreneurs to tackle societal issues.

• Soft Skills Development:

Besides technical skills, equipping the youth with soft skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking is crucial. Integrating soft skills development into educational curricula and offering specialized training programs can enhance the employability and entrepreneurial abilities of the youth.

• Access to Market Information and Networks:

 Facilitating access to market information, trade networks, and business opportunities is vital for young entrepreneurs. Developing online platforms, business directories, and networking events that connect youth entrepreneurs with potential clients, investors, and mentors can facilitate market entry and expansion.

• Youth-Friendly Regulatory Environment:

Creating a supportive regulatory environment for young entrepreneurs and startups can foster their growth and sustainability. Simplifying business registration processes, reducing bureaucratic hurdles, and offering tax incentives for youth-led businesses can encourage entrepreneurship and ease the burden of compliance.

• Mentorship and Role Models:

Establishing mentorship programs that connect experienced professionals with young individuals can provide guidance, inspiration, and networking opportunities. Encouraging successful entrepreneurs to serve as role models and share their stories can motivate and inspire the youth to pursue their entrepreneurial journeys.

• Cultural Exchange and Tourism Promotion:

Leveraging Pakistan’s rich cultural heritage and promoting tourism can create economic opportunities for the youth. Developing tourism infrastructure, supporting cultural festivals, and encouraging community-based tourism initiatives can generate employment in hospitality, tourism services, and artisanal industries.

• Financial Support for Youth Startups:

Offering financial support, grants, and venture capital specifically targeted at youth startups can help overcome the barriers to accessing capital. Establishing dedicated funds or youth entrepreneurship funds can provide the necessary financial resources to turn innovative ideas into viable businesses.

• Continuous Learning and Upskilling:

Promoting lifelong learning and upskilling opportunities for the youth is essential in a rapidly evolving economy. Encouraging the adoption of online learning platforms, organizing workshops and seminars, and providing scholarships for further education can empower young individuals to adapt to emerging trends and seize new opportunities.

Implementing these additional strategies can enhance the potential of Pakistan’s youth bulge and drive sustainable economic development. By fostering an enabling environment, providing support mechanisms, and tapping into the creativity and energy of the youth, Pakistan can secure a prosperous future for its young population and the nation as a whole.

Critical Analysis:

 While having a large youth population can be an asset for economic development, it is not the sole determining factor. The youth bulge needs to be complemented with effective policies, infrastructure, governance, and socio-economic conditions to realize its full potential. Merely having a youth bulge does not guarantee sustainable economic development without addressing underlying systemic challenges. Although education and skill development are mentioned as ways forward, it is important to emphasize the quality and relevance of education. Pakistan needs to focus on improving the educational system, ensuring access to quality education, and addressing the existing skills gap to meet the demands of a rapidly changing economy. Job creation is crucial, it is important to focus not only on quantity but also on quality employment opportunities. Simply creating jobs without ensuring decent work conditions, fair wages, and growth opportunities may result in underemployment or low job satisfaction among the youth.

Sustainable economic development should prioritize inclusive growth to ensure that the benefits reach all segments of society. Addressing income inequality, reducing disparities, and promoting social welfare programs are essential to create a more equitable society and provide opportunities for socio-economic mobility. Along the same vein, infrastructure development is vital, it must be balanced with sustainability considerations. Investments in infrastructure should align with environmental and social sustainability goals, such as promoting renewable energy, minimizing environmental impact, and enhancing resilience to climate change. Effective governance and efficient implementation of policies is critical for sustainable economic development. Pakistan needs to focus on improving governance mechanisms, transparency, accountability, and reducing corruption to ensure that policies are implemented effectively and resources are allocated efficiently. Similarly, Pakistan’s economic development is influenced by external factors such as global economic trends, trade policies, and geopolitical dynamics. To ensure sustainable economic development, Pakistan needs to actively engage in global markets, promote trade diversification, and foster regional cooperation.

Conclusion:

Pakistan’s status as the fifth largest youth bulge country presents both opportunities and challenges for sustainable economic development. The sheer size and potential of its young population provide a strong foundation for driving economic growth, innovation, and progress. However, to fully harness this potential and ensure sustainable development, deliberate strategies and concerted efforts are required. Investing in education and skill development is paramount. Quality education, vocational training, and aligning curricula with market demands will equip the youth with the necessary knowledge and skills to contribute effectively to the economy. Entrepreneurship and innovation should be encouraged, with support systems and initiatives in place to nurture young entrepreneurs and facilitate the adoption of cutting-edge technologies.

Creating ample employment opportunities is crucial. By identifying sectors with high job creation potential, promoting investment, and supporting small and medium enterprises, Pakistan can address the pressing issue of unemployment and provide pathways to economic empowerment for its youth. Infrastructure development plays a pivotal role in sustainable economic growth. Enhancing transportation networks, expanding energy access, and improving telecommunications infrastructure will facilitate trade, productivity, and connectivity, thereby attracting investments and stimulating economic activities across the country. Social welfare measures and inclusive growth policies are essential for reducing income inequality and addressing the needs of marginalized segments of society. By implementing poverty reduction programs, ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities, and promoting social justice, Pakistan can create a more inclusive and equitable society.

Environmental sustainability must also be prioritized. Encouraging sustainable resource management, promoting renewable energy, and mitigating climate change will safeguard Pakistan’s natural resources for future generations while ensuring a resilient and environmentally conscious economy. Government policies and support play a vital role in enabling sustainable economic development. Reforms, regulatory frameworks, and incentives for foreign investment and local businesses are essential to creating a favorable business environment, stimulate economic growth, and attract the necessary resources and expertise.

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