Pakistan is Failing to Utilize the Potential of a Massive Youth

A lady is typing on Mac book.

Pakistan – a country with 60 per cent of the youth population, which is less than thirty-year-old, and most of them are unemployed. In the 2000s, during the period of the Musharraf as a President, took the initiative to educate more and more people. He launched many technical institutes, but, now all in vain. There are many reasons behind all of this phenomenon a significant purpose is an economic shift. The change of government laid a massive effect on society. There are millions of students enrolled in training institutes.

The TEVTA (Technical Education & Vocational Training Authority) is working in Pakistan, which trains the massive influx of youth, since its creation. However, a skilled one is useless if he is not needed in the industry. It is estimated that during the last decade, around 30 million students enrolled in TEVTA affiliated colleges. They offer programs of many duration; one, three, and six months; one or 3-year diploma with all that why poverty and unemployment are still prevalent in every part of the country.

The primary focus of the Musharraf regime was on development; in his era, millions of dollars of projects were initiated. There was a shortage of skilled labour. After the completion of a short course, the candidate immediately got a job. Therefore, It helped millions of people and gave the source of income to them. However, everything changed suddenly; so, a shift occurred in government.

The fall in demand for skilled labour began as PPP took charge of the state. However, he didn’t halt all of the projects.

In 2013, as Nawaz Sharif become Prime Minister of Pakistan; he initiated many development projects under provincial and federal governments. Most prominently, Metro Bus project which allowed thousands of people. Another example is the Orange Line Train project.

As Imran Khan takes control of the country, ninety per cent of the budget of development projects is stopped. Most of the government policies are aligned with to get rid of the debt trap. The significant chunk of the revenue pf Pakistan is reserved for payment of debts, which are pending for three decades. Therefore, many projects are halted due to lack of budget; it also increases unemployment.

To encapsulate, the policies of the new Prime Minister also profoundly affected other industries. Such as the automobile industry; it is estimated that they are facing labour surpluses. They are trimming their labour force day by day. There is a fear among the general public, either they are skilled or not, there is no opportunity here.

Why does the Poverty Alleviation Program fail in Pakistan?

sleeping poor man

Many programs were initiated by different leaders to alleviate poverty from Pakistan; but, none of them has to change the financial status of the state.

There are many reasons for it. In the 1960s, if the financial position of the country wasn’t prosperous, albeit it wasn’t insignificant debt trap. She gave a loan of $8 million to Germany, however, how it plunged into a debt trap.

During the early years, the economic position of Pakistan was neither good nor bad. After independence from British Raj, it was time to excel in all parts of life without any constraint of any religion. But the politicians didn’t make it happen.

Benazir Income Support Programme

The PPP introduced the Benazir Income Support Programme; it is still operational, but it does not address all the inhabitants of Pakistan. If we see from one point of view, it helps to feed the poor, albeit it is short term. Under the BISP, they give six thousand once in three months. It can help to buy a few eatable items for weeks but do not increase in their source of income.

e-Rozgaar

The Punjab Information Technology Board initiated the e-Rozgaar program in 2016. It laid a significant impact on the remittance. The program is for those individuals who are unemployed even after graduation. It is the most considerable poverty alleviation program which helped in many families; gave rozgaar (job) to literate ones, enhance their skill-set.

PM Laptop Scheme

The former Prime Minister Mina Muhammad Nawaz Sharif also took many initiatives to overcome poverty. The PM Laptop scheme is also has had a great impact to remove ignorance from the country. It is the era of the digital world. It changed the trends of learning, entertainment, and doing business. A few students of metric and onward get a laptop in this scheme.

To conclude, with all these projects, the financial position of the state is still severe; it is plunged into a debt trap. The youth, particularly the educated ones, are sitting in there home and waiting for some miracle to happen. There is no rozgaar unless you make it.

The Busy Life of a Writer

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God has given everybody an equal amount of time in a day to live a life; some people use their time in productive activities while a few waste their time altogether. As a literate one, I love to read and write. I don’t have spare time but my activities are always pre-planned. I go to the gym regularly, once in a while I go swimming. Importantly, I’m enrolled in a research group, under the banner of PITB. Occasionally, meetings are arranged by the Board and I love to meet creative minds.

Writing is the most important activity in my life. The major chunk of my time in a day is spent in reading and writing as I love it. Technology has brought a revolution in human life and I’m taking full advantage of it. I’ve created my blog and post my work regular basis, on a diverse range of topics. A few days ago, I met a person and showed him my work; he said, I like, the way you work.

During my busy schedule, it is hard to get some time out of it; but I never miss my gym activity. A wise man said, “sound body possess a sound mind.” So, morning walk, workout or gymnastics are necessary for physical as well as psychological fitness.

Web surfing is an important activity and I love it. My day is incomplete without at least two hours of surfing. After a hectic routine, when a person reads, listen or watches novel ideas and literate himself with knowledge, it changes the mindset of a person. Excessive Internet usage is also bad for health. However, to eliminate ignorance in the world the Internet is playing a crucial role.

I love to solve problems, people think computer science is all about programming but, it is not true. CS is about problem-solving, the programmer uses his analytical skills to identify a problem in the real world and propose a solution for it. As a tech geek, I’m well aware of tech trends. Once in a while, I met with people from different departments to understand the problems they are facing. Aftermath, I discuss the ideas with my juniors and friends and encourage them to work on it.

MBS Made Most Awaited Reforms in Kingdom

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Finally, Prince Muhammad Bin Salman (MBS) is on the way to modernise the Kingdom. He allows women to drive, lift the ban on travel for women and dismantle the religious police.

After World-War I, the succession for the Arabian empire began. An influential family Al-Saud successfully created a government. In the 1960s, the first time in history, the emperor made a plan to shift the economy from petrochemical state to establish other industries. Therefore, the King made planned to establish Economic Corridors; later on other plans were also made by emperors but, none of them successfully implemented.

The wise king, Muhammad Bin Salman, is going to take good care of Kingdom Saudi Arabia. It is the 21st century, to run the state effectively, the king will bring many more reforms in the upcoming years.

A few months back, a Bangkok journalist reported a case of a girl Rahfa (her story can be seen here). She is one of the millions who, fortunately, succeeded with the help of a journalist. There are millions of girls who are looking for someone to rescue them on the ground of humanitarian grounds. However, it is very optimistic that MBS is reforming the state.

The MBS is a man with broad imagination and horizon. He promised to complete a dream city, namely NEOM. The fuel will not be burned to full fill the energy needs; solar and wind power plants will be established. The new city is going to be a hub of tourism. On the other hand, will the government shift capital from Riyadh to NEOM?

To encapsulate, these reforms will also help to strengthen the ties with the west. By keeping them aside, there is no peace in the region, since 9/11. Either the King succeeds or not, the time will tell.

Why You Should Write a Review of the Book You Read?

A book and a cup of coffee

In the 21st century, books, magazines and newspapers are accessible to all over the world; people read a lot of information on daily basis. However, they usually do not remember what they read. Writing reviews about books is a good start to become a good reader. So that, you not only remember what you read but also pave a way to other readers.

Writing a review is a cumbersome process for some people. It requires time and effort. To write a good review, you have to take notes while reading the book. So that at the end you can write a killer review of the book.

There are different digital platforms where you can publish your review such as Amazon, Good Reads. The well known newspapers of Pakistan, such as Dawn also publish book reviews in editorial section.

 

FBR Polices Bring the Country in Turmoil Situation

A set of shopping trolley

The PTI lead government by Imran Khan campaigned that, if I win, I’ll bring prosperity in the country. However, after a year and a month, the reforms made by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) bring the country in turmoil situation.

The advisor to Prime Minister Mr Shabbar Zaidi, said m, that on the purchase of 50 thousand or more a copy of Computerised National Identification Card (CNIC) will be required. Therefore, the government can impose a tax on individuals. However, it affected oppositely. The industrialists are giving wrong CNIS’s to FBR or doing multiple translations under 50 thousand. These sort of corruption also exposed in government as well as private institutions. A few months back, FIA arrested, employees of CAA and PIA who steal data of passengers to register mobile phones.

There is a will there is a way.

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) are making their reputation like Police. If the Government wants to collect more revenue, other ways exist also. The way in which the government is trying to impose taxes is aggressive. Therefore, it hampered industrial growth.

To encapsulate, the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) lead Government by Imran Khan, should adopt a moderate approach to reform the economy of Pakistan. After the 2018 election, the economy is declining. The sale of an automobile, as well as electronic gadgets, declined. There is fear among people; if they purchase a new vehicle, they will be harassed by the governmental institutions.

Real Life Is also a Game of Thrones

A man playing chess

Game of Thrones — the best TV serial has ever made in the entertainment industry by HBO production. It is well known for its super-duper hit characters; visual quality, animation and of course, team efforts.

The story of Game of Thrones (GoT) is fascinating, catchy and addictive. When a person watches its single episode, it creates suspense that a person needs to watch the next ones. It seems that the story is the replica of The Mughal Empire which shows monarchy of different tribes and the ambition to rule the world. However, a few say that they did not conclude it properly.

Someone wisely said life is not a bed of roses. It is true in case of GoT; the Northerns, the Stark family, tried very hard to survive in the cruel world, to save their family but, few things cannot be controlled. The little one, Arya Stark, the killer of Night Walkers, learnt a lot of things on her way to take revenge from Lannister’s. The life, she lives is not an easy one; neither it is enjoyable nor fascinating. However, she survived.

When life throws you lemons, make lemonade.

This world is not an easy place to live in, death is also a tough process; but, death is certain. Everyone does not get equal opportunities to live this life. Therefore, the superior ones live in a better quality of life, got more opportunities, a large social circle and live life as an influential person. However, it is not confirmed, they will die happily.

Money cannot buy you happiness but, it let you choose your misery.

This is the world of approximately 8 billion people. In the era of the digital world, everyone is not happy; thousands of millions of people suffering from physical and psychological diseases. A few got chance to find a cure but, most don’t.

In three words I can sum up everything I have learned about Life. It goes on. — Robert Frost

Life is what it is, there is a saying in Urdu language, people forbid living, God forbids suicide (logon ny jeena haraam keya, Khuda ny marna). life in not infinite, the oppression is finite, the oppressor will find justice, during the life or after life; it is certain.