By Admin 
Digital census was conducted for the first time in Pakistan and on this basis it was found that the unemployment rate here is at its peak. 7.8 percent of the youth do not have jobs, that is, about 1 crore 87 lakh youth of the country with a population of 24 crore 15 lakh are facing the brunt of unemployment.
A newspaper named Pakistan Observer has touched this painful pulse of the country. This report exposes helpless Pakistanis and careless rulers. Describing the system as helpless, she says that this unemployment rate does not care about those Pakistanis who are NEET. NEET means being deprived of education, employment and training.
One-third of Pakistani people are suffering from unemployment
It has been told in this article that the unemployment crisis is deeper than it appears. One-third of Pakistanis aged 15 to 35 are currently facing the brunt of unemployment. According to the published report, the number of ‘working age population’ i.e. the population of working age is also not less. Of the 17.17 crore people who are capable of working, 11 percent do not have any job.
The article says that the ‘NEET’ group includes those who have stopped looking for work altogether, are involved in unpaid or unorganized enterprises, or are stuck in family businesses whose production capacity is not significant.
Structural unemployment is increasing in Pakistan
The article also details the miserable condition of Pakistani women. According to the report, the female labor force participation rate is also quite low. Not only is there a problem with NEET, but the low participation rate of half the country’s population has made the situation even more worrying.
These declining rates clearly indicate that the skills of the labor force are not keeping pace with the economy and hence structural unemployment (structural unemployment in which the skills of the employer and the person looking for employment do not match) is increasing. The Pakistani educational system has also been held responsible for this, which is following the old pattern.
Inclination of youth towards government jobs
The Pakistani government is not able to make the students skilled as per their demands. Vocational training is also limited, on the other hand educated youth are more inclined towards government jobs. Government jobs are very less in relation to the population and competition is also strong. While some get jobs, many are left empty handed and thus the number of educated unemployed is also increasing.
The unemployment rate has increased to about 8 percent in 2025, in which the total labor force is 8 crore 51 lakh 80 thousand and the number of unemployed is 68 lakh 10 thousand. The report says that the employment rate is about 52.2 percent, which indicates that almost half of the working age population is either unemployed or facing the problem of underemployment (not getting a job as per qualifications).
The impact of floods devastated small businesses and local job markets.
Inflation, foreign exchange crisis, the impact of floods of 2022 and recently 2025 have devastated small businesses and the local job market. The World Bank’s Post-Disaster Needs Assessment revealed billions of dollars in losses and millions of people falling back into poverty. The report recommends thoughtful policy making and warns that if this is not done, it could cause long-term economic damage to the youth and the country.
The article not only talks about the economic loss due to unemployment, but also points towards bigger problems arising from it. Due to unemployment and lack of money, marginalized youth are forced to migrate, then become criminals or become part of extremist networks, posing a serious threat to the security of the country. The psychological impact that appears in the form of disappointment and frustration is very deep and harmful.
Youth trafficking and bonded labor in Pakistan
Youth from some backward areas of the country are trafficked for bonded labour. Not only this, they are forced to beg or pushed into sex trade. The coal mines of Balochistan have become a horrific symbol of this exploitation, where workers die due to lack of basic safety equipment. These tragic incidents are rarely reported in the media and reflect the complete failure of the system to protect youth.
In the end, this news talks about the failing society of Pakistan because of its rulers. The report says that in some madrassas and on social media, agreements are made to give respect and status to the youth who are forced to live a miserable life and then weapons are handed over to them. Youth waving weapons become a symbol of fear in the society and this is what fails us as a society, because the Pakistani system is not able to give them the purpose which is necessary for the progress of the country.
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