Pakistan is a democracy, and in a democracy citizens are entitled to basic rights, including education and employment opportunities. Unfortunately, youth today question the fairness of the system, where no qualifications are required to rule the country, yet the same youth face numerous challenges like inflation and unemployment.
Recently, the Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC) withdrew the 15-year age relaxation for subject specialist posts, frustrating many young candidates. With few job opportunities and persistent poverty, the youth feel disadvantaged. Restricting the age limit to 28 or 30 years for competitive exams denies opportunities to those who have been delayed by prolonged bans on government job appointments.
Political interference and corruption have further aggravated the job market. For instance, music teacher appointments were nullified on allegations of corruption. Who is responsible for depriving the youth of jobs in Sindh?
The government’s role should be to support, not burden, its people. The widespread disappointment over SPSC’s recent decision highlights the need for a more consistent and fair age policy, like in other provinces. Young people are assets to the nation, and depriving them of employment opportunities leads to frustration and unrest. The Sindh government must address this issue and ensure that future decisions promote, rather than restrict, opportunities for the youth.
Fawad Hussain Samo
Hyderabad
