Erosion of trust of the young generation in the social and economic future of Pakistan is the main reason for immigration of talented youth in Pakistan. In the author’s view almost 90% of graduates of Dow Medical College, Aga Khan Medical University and qualified accountants from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan have already left Pakistan or are anxious to leave the country for good. The same is the case in other cities of Pakistan.

A recent article in a noted daily summarised this matter well:

Social and cultural factors are also playing a role in the decision of young people to leave Pakistan. Pakistan is a conservative society with strict social norms and expectations. Young people who are looking to break free from these norms and pursue a more liberal lifestyle may feel that they are unable to do so in their home country. This is especially true for young women, who may face discrimination and harassment if they try to assert their independence and pursue their own goals.

Finally, many young people in Pakistan are leaving the country because they feel that the grass is greener on the other side. They see the success stories of other young people who have moved abroad and are living the dream, and they want to be a part of that success. They........

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