Sunday, December 11, 2022
Why do you want to leave #Pakistan? - Desperate urge to leave Pakistan?
The question we need to ask is: why do these young men have a desperate urge to leave Pakistan?
The thing which is most striking in this scenario is that they are young boys and have a full life ahead of them. Yet the need to leave? The only thing that might make sense is that these young individuals want a better lifestyle and for that they need better opportunities. They want a better chance at life itself. Unfortunately in Pakistan, there are hardly any opportunities available for our younger generation. With a struggling economy, these educated youngsters with college and university degrees are unable to either find jobs in the first place and if they do, those jobs hardly pay well. With rising inflation, it is already difficult to make ends meet for most people but with no jobs in the market, the younger generation’s disillusionment and disappointment with the country is understandable.
Life in Pakistan is a struggle for everyone now. People want to leave the country to carve out a better financial future for their families. They choose to be away from family, leave their comfort and not live in their own homeland just to ensure that their next generation’s future is secure.
Pakistan takes pride in its men and women. Yet there is so little the governments have done to improve the quality and standard of the people’s lives. How hard will it be to provide a place filled with opportunity, a strong education system and a strong economy. Is the youth asking too much for survival? Or is it just the bare minimum? From what we see, it’s the bare minimum. Our governments and leaders have an obligation towards the youth. To provide and nurture them. To give them the belief that their motherland holds them near and dear, so that they can grow and become successful in life.
Despite trying, we are failing the youth. Maybe the problem lies somewhere else. The younger generation deserves leaders who are genuinely willing to invest in their people. We hope the future is better for the young men and women. May they always choose their country above anything else in life. May Pakistan not let the dreams of the young shatter.
https://thecurrent.pk/why-do-you-want-to-leave-pakistan/
بلاول بھٹو کی ایمل ولی کو ملنے والی دھمکیوں کی مذمت
پاکستان پیپلز پارٹی کے چیئرمین اور وزیر خارجہ بلاول بھٹو زرداری نے عوامی نیشنل پارٹی کے اہم رہنما ایمل ولی خان کو ملنے والی دھمکیوں کی مذمت کی
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کراچی سے جاری بیان میں بلاول بھٹو زرداری نے کہا کہ ایمل ولی خان کو دھمکیاں دہشت گردی ہے جبکہ دہشت گردی کے خلاف حکومت اور پوری قوم کا دوٹوک موقف ہے۔
انہوں نے کہا کہ کسی بھی جمہوریت پسند سیاسی رہنما یا کارکن کا بال بیکا ہونے بھی نہیں دیں گے۔
پی پی چیئرمین نے مزید کہا کہ یقین ہے اس معاملے میں ملوث ملزمان کو قانون کی گرفت میں لایا جائے گا، پی پی ایمل ولی خان سے ہر ممکن تعاون کو یقینی بنائے گی۔
ان کا کہنا تھا کہ متعلقہ حکام اور ادارے ایمل ولی خان کی سیکیورٹی کو یقینی بنائیں۔
FM #Bilawal urges world to have 'fresh look' at #Pakistan in maiden Singapore trip
FM highlights Pakistan's great promise in e-commerce, IT sectors, vows to strengthen country's ties with South East Asian nations.
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Friday urged the world to develop a "fresh look" towards Pakistan and move away from its stereotypical image.The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman told The Strait, "As a young political leader, I strongly feel that the world needs to have a fresh look at Pakistan, away from its stereotypical image."The FM told the Singapore-based publication that there are "many opportunities in Pakistan awaiting the world". However, he said that the first step for utilising those opportunities is to lift the travel advisories against Pakistan. Bilawal said: "I strongly feel that the world needs to look at us more objectively, as a promising emerging market." The FM highlighted the country's young population and rapidly growing middle class. Ties with ASEAN The foreign minister specifically mentioned the Pakistani e-commerce market, saying that according to data from German research firm Statista, Pakistan's e-commerce market is estimated to generate $7.67 billion in revenue in 2022. The FM highlighted Pakistan's freelancers, who provide services in IT, telecom, e-commerce, data analytics, financial services, music, and health. "Singapore and other Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries outsource many IT-related activities and financial services and can benefit immensely from our young talent." On the visit, Bilawal stressed that ties with ASEAN countries are a priority for Islamabad. He added that Islamabad is seeking to upgrade its partnership with the regional bloc into a full dialogue partnership. "Some recent initiatives of ASEAN are of great interest to Pakistan, which we believe are bound to unlock immense trade and investment opportunities for emerging economies such as Pakistan. We believe our start-up and fintech ecosystem can contribute by connecting with Southeast Asia," said Bilawal. Bilawal is currently on his maiden trip to Singapore as the FM, where he met with his counterpart, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan. According to a Foreign Office statement issued today, the two leaders reviewed bilateral relations and agreed to enhance bilateral engagements and cooperation. The foreign minister told the Singapore publication that in the context of ASEAN, Pakistan places great importance on its relations with Singapore. He highlighted that Pakistan was among the first countries to recognize Singapore after independence; and how Pakistani immigrants have contributed to its development in the initial years. Bilawal pointed out how the two nations have exchanged high-level visits in the past, including former premier Benazir Bhutto's visit in 1995 and former prime minister Lee Kuan Yew's visits to Pakistan in 1988 and 1992. Bilawal added that the two countries lost the momentum in their bilateral relations over time, adding that his trip's purpose is "to revive that momentum and intensify our bilateral exchanges. Pakistan is keen to strengthen this relationship in all dimensions".
Meeting with President Halimah
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari called on Singapore President Halimah Yacob as well today.
A Foreign Office statement read, "In the meeting, enhanced engagement and mutually beneficial cooperation were discussed while the foreign minister shared Pakistan's desire to intensify cooperation with ASEAN."
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1018345-fm-bilawal-urges-the-world-to-have-a-fresh-look-at-pakistan-in-maiden-singapore-trip