KARACHI:
The growing instability in the world, especially after the US strikes allegedly targeting Iran’s nuclear facility is quite concerning. While political leaders may have their justifications, the truth is that such conflicts impact ordinary citizens the most, especially students and young professionals in countries like ours.
Pakistan’s youth already face challenges such as unemployment, outdated education systems and limited global exposure. Events like the Iran-Israel tensions and foreign attacks in the region create fear and uncertainty, besides negatively impacting global cooperation including educational exchanges, international scholarships, research ties, and even travel opportunities for students from developing nations.
If conflicts continue to escalate, countries will divert more resources to defence instead of investing in education, innovation and youth development. As students, we want to learn and grow in a peaceful world, rather than living in constant fear of war or political instability.
I urge the global community, including leaders from major powers, to think beyond their political interests and focus on peace-building. The real power lies in books, not bombs and in nurturing educated minds, not destroying futures.
Muhammad Huzaifa
Karachi
