KARACHI:
Around the world, the youth is the driving force of society, which can lead it towards prosperity, and progress. In Pakistan, the youth make up nearly 63% of the total population. Unfortunately, however, it receives little support, investment, or backing to play an active role in the change and development of the country. Resultantly, the youth find themselves trapped in uncertainty, fear of failure, depression, parental and peer pressure, drug addiction, and mental illnesses. This further prevents them from realising their potential and undertaking initiatives to work towards the improvement of their prospects.
Without an empowered youth, a country can never achieve success or progress. An educated and empowered youth is responsible and willing to steer society towards change on their own. By integrating the youth into the political and economic spheres, the youth feel a sense of belongingness and are willing to lead and resolve problems. They are dedicated to their motivations and want to work for the betterment of everyone.
The government should take measures to include the youth in the social, political and economic spheres through educational scholarships, training workshops, fellowships, and more as it would significantly benefit the country. In the short term, it can help curb issues such as drug abuse and the youth’s involvement in criminal activities. In the long term, the country can benefit from increased labour productivity and innovation. The youth can bring new ideas and perspectives into organisations, share responsibilities, and increase an organisation’s credibility amongst different segments of the population. This will support the youth in building self-confidence, and other interpersonal skills, which will ultimately result in an educated and disciplined population.
Deedar Ali
Kandhkot
Published in The Express Tribune, March 31st, 2022.
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