KARACHI:
The current socio-economic situation in Pakistan and the related mass migration circumstances prevailing nowadays are difficult to accept. People these days are robbed of their patriotic spirits as they are compelled to leave their ancestral cities and villages and settle abroad. But they are not to be blamed for this. The current political and socio-economic conditions of Pakistan are going from bad to worse, forcing tragic mass migration. Challenges like poverty, decline of education, inflation and the struggle to maintain a peaceful society are taking a toll on our lives, pushing us to move out in search of better lives. Consequently, a significant number of young people are opting to pursue their studies abroad, seeking better educational and professional prospects. Additionally, those who possess financial resources are choosing to invest their money overseas, further exacerbating strain on the country’s economy. This rising wave of immigration and capital flight is contributing to Pakistan’s economic downturn and deteriorating the existing problems.
Pakistan can control the brain drain system by implementing economic reforms to create job opportunities and improve salaries, investing in education and infrastructure, ensuring political stability and good governance, implementing supportive policies, fostering public-private partnerships, and developing talent retention programs. These measures will help retain skilled professionals and encourage them to contribute to the country’s development and prosperity.
Advocate Muhammad Aamir
Kandhkot
Published in The Express Tribune, April 7th, 2024.
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