New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Pakistan must generate roughly 30 million jobs over the next decade to absorb new labour‑market entrants, but recent growth is incapable of it, causing brain drain and weakened productivity, a report has said.The report from Maldives Insight said the economy grew at an average 1.7 per cent annually between 2022 and 2025, far below what is needed to sustain employment, and the official unemployment rate reached 7.1 per cent in FY25, the highest in 21 years.The pace of …
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Male, Feb 11 (IANS) Bangladesh’s radical Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami’s recent statements and manifesto expose a striking contradiction, projecting an image of inclusivity and protection for women, while its longstanding regressive attitudes towards them remain unchanged. The promises of representation and safety by Jamaat are weakened by the exclusion of women from leadership roles, the absence of female candidates, and the continued rhetoric that confines women to the domestic sphere, a …
Islamabad, Jan 7 (IANS) Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir’s statement of describing Pakistanis living abroad as a source of “brain gain” instead of “brain drain” was intended to demonstrate confidence, resilience and strategic foresight. However, fresh emigration data showcases a sobering picture of a nation that is losing its most valuable resource – skilled human capital. In his remarks at the inaugural Overseas Pakistanis’ Convention in April 2025, Munir described emigration as a…