Pakistan, Feb. 12 -- Another day and yet another devastating boat tragedy, this time, off the coast of Libya, but once again, most of those ready to gamble their lives for a tiny hope of a better tomorrow belonged to Pakistan. As of now, 16 dead bodies have already been claimed. However, the grim reality is that many more souls still remain unaccounted for.

How many more lives must be sacrificed on these treacherous waves before we, as a nation, wake up to the urgent crisis confronting our youth?

The heart of this catastrophe lies not only in the hands of unscrupulous travel agents but also in the glaring vacuum of responsibility from our leaders. This systemic neglect has created an environment that pushes desperate individuals into th...