Tag Archives: Youth
The Gig Economy in Pakistan: Opportunities for a new generation
Pakistani gig economy is no longer simply an economic opportunity; rather, it is a reflection of the strength, creativity, and determination of the youth of the nation. The state has shown its resolve by making large investments in skill development, digital infrastructure, and finance. The outcome can be witnessed from billion-dollar export earnings, millions of youth trained, and increased international reach of the country.
Pakistan’s education crisis: Why south Punjab’s girls cannot wait for better times
The statistics are devastating; the Pakistan Institute of Education's 2024 Report on Girls' Education shows that in Multan the percentage of literate females is around 55%, while that for males is about 70%. Overall, the level of literacy in the Bahawalpur Division is worse: the overall percentage of people who are literate drops to approximately 45%; and, the percentage of literate females is even lower than this. In rural districts such as Rajanpur and Lodhran, female literacy rates are below 45%, while literacy rates for males are between 60% and 62%. These are pieces of information that should be put in the filing cabinet of the education ministry as they represent millions of girls who have been denied their human right to develop.
The Cost of Silence: Why Youth Voices Matter
Greta Thunberg’s solo protest outside the Swedish Parliament grew into a global climate movement that brought environmental concerns into mainstream political debate. In Pakistan, Malala Yousafzai’s advocacy for girls’ education, especially after surviving an attack on 9 October 2012, brought global attention to educational inequality and strengthened international efforts to ensure education as a basic right.