Pakistan, Jan. 31 -- Being one of the world's most populous countries, Pakistan is uniquely blessed with plenty of untapped human resources. Most of the country's over 200 million citizens are young and ready to work. However, there are not enough jobs in the country to cater to the growing needs of its younger population. According to estimates of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), unemployment between the ages of 15 and 24 in Pakistan is 10.8 percent. This is higher than other countries in the region such as India, Bangladesh and Nepal.
Also, the latest Human Development Report by the United Nations Development Fund (UNDP) suggests Pakistan's working age population includes around 3.5 million unemployed individuals. An addition...