Pakistan, July 15 -- Pakistan joined the world today in observing World Youth Skills Day, a global reminder of how important it is to equip young people with practical and technical skills. The day urges governments and institutions to focus not just on education but on making youth job-ready in a fast-changing economy.

According to official figures, more than 18.7 million young people in Pakistan are currently unemployed. Experts warn that a university degree alone is no longer enough. Without hands-on skills or vocational training, many graduates struggle to find work or start small businesses.

With the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), freelancing, and tech-driven jobs, Pakistan has a unique opportunity to re-enter the global mar...