Here are some Impacts of Unemployment on Pakistani Youth.
1. Economic Hardship
Unemployment prevents youth from earning a stable income, making it difficult to meet daily expenses, support families, or save for the future. Many young people depend on parents, which increases the financial burden on households.
2. Increase in Poverty
When educated and skilled youth remain jobless, it contributes directly to the national poverty rate. Without income, they cannot contribute to the economy, worsening poverty at both family and national levels.
3. Psychological and Emotional Stress
Long-term unemployment causes mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Youth may feel hopeless and demotivated, which negatively affects their personal development and relationships.
4. Brain Drain
Due to a lack of job opportunities, many talented and educated youth migrate abroad in search of better prospects. This brain drain weakens Pakistan’s human capital and hampers national progress.
5. Increase in Crime and Social Instability
Jobless youth may resort to illegal activities, including theft, drug dealing, and fraud, to survive. Unemployment is often linked to rising street crime, extremism, and gang involvement, especially in urban areas.
6. Delay in Life Milestones
Unemployed youth often delay important life decisions such as marriage, starting a family, or pursuing higher education, which creates a sense of stagnation and dissatisfaction in life.
7. Waste of Human Resources
When qualified youth remain unemployed, it leads to a significant waste of talent and skills. This underutilization of the workforce is a loss for the economy and reduces productivity.
8. Loss of Faith in the System
Continuous joblessness can cause youth to lose trust in government institutions and democratic processes. This disillusionment can lead to apathy, protest movements, or even political instability.
9. Dependency Culture
When young people rely on family or government aid due to unemployment, it creates a dependency mindset. Instead of being contributors, they become dependents, which weakens social and economic development.
10. Barriers to National Development
Youth are the backbone of any country’s development. If they are not engaged in productive activities, the nation suffers in terms of innovation, growth, and global competitiveness.
