Global cooperation needed to address unemployment crisis in Pakistan: Experts  

Experts on Monday emphasized the urgent need for international cooperation to address the persistent challenges faced by Pakistan, particularly the high unemployment rate and lack of education and skills among the youth, reported the24NewsHD TV channel. 

Addressing a press conference here at Lahore Press Club, Sidra Khan, Idris Yasir, and Marghoub Zia, the representatives of a non-governmental organization Partnership for Development--- highlighted the urgent need not only for local determination but also for essential cooperation from international organizations.

Sidra Khan highlighted the gravity of the situation, pointing out that the recent census indicates a current population of 240.2 million in Pakistan.

Of this population, 64 percent falls within the working-age category, presenting a significant challenge as a portion of this demographic is either unemployed or actively seeking employment.

In response to this crisis, Sidra Khan announced collaborative efforts with the European Union to implement the Power To Youth program.

The program focuses on providing technical and vocational training to the youth in the districts of Rawalpindi and Lahore, aiming to equip them with essential skills for better employability.

She also acknowledged the challenge of making over 5.6 million unemployed individuals job-ready.

Despite the complexity of the issue, the Organization..... Partnership for Development is committed to leaving no stone unturned in fulfilling the crucial responsibility of creating employment opportunities for the youth, she concluded.