ant poverty, insecurity, sectarianism and terrorism.The reasons for these problems are lack of tolerance, lack of Issues general awareness and illiteracy promoted by an ineffective education system.Pakistan is among the most Of urbanised countries of South Asia. As challenges mount, urban planning is gradually finding space in the policy Pakista discourse. With an urban population growing three percent per year, Pakistanis are flocking to cities faster ni than any other country in South Asia.The main drivers of Society Pakistan’s urban growth are high birth rates and migration from rural areas. Migrants are attracted to cities for better jobs and improved access to basic services. Social Problem of Pakistan Social Problems: A social problem has been defined as a deviation from the social ideal remediable by group effort ( Walsh & Furfey). A condition which as defined by a considerable number of persons as a deviation from some social norms which they cherish (Fuller & Myers) Pakistan is a developing country which at the present scenario is facing a lot of problems which includes the economic problems, political and with the same time they are also facing Social problems. There are many problems but we discuss the some major social problem. List of social problem of Pakistan Poverty Unemployment Illiteracy Terrorism Population Growth Gender Discrimination Health Care Conditions Poverty A state or condition in which a person or community lacks the financial resources and essentials to enjoy a minimum standard of life and well-being that’s considered acceptable in society. Poverty is the main issue of Pakistan. According to Asian development bank (ADB) in Pakistan, 29.5% of the population lives below the national poverty line in 2013. Causes of Poverty Inequality of wealth distribution Natural disasters such as earth quick and flood Lack of adequate governance Lack of proper educational system Poor industrial standards Over population Unemployment Low national income Solution Generate the job opportunities Increase the Literacy rate Controlling overpopulation Equal access over markets Promote the agriculture Promote the industrialization Equal distribution of resources Increasing the individual income Unemployment Unemployment refers to a situation in which the workers who are capable of working and willing to work but do not get employment. Unemployment is occurs when a person who is actively searching for job is unable to find work. Unemployment is the leading problems across the world and it is increase day by day. Unemployment Rate in Pakistan remained unchanged at 5.90 percent in 2016 from 2015 according to Pakistan bureau of statistics Causes of Unemployment Poor Governance Political Instability Growth of population Violence and terror activities Energy crisis Lack of resources Solution Produce job opportunities Eradication of corruption Establishment the training and technical skill center Encourage small and medium enterprise to invest Encourage multinational companies to invest in the country Control the population Eradication of energy crises Illiteracy Illiteracy is defined as not being able to read and write which affects many people. A person who is unable to read, write and interpret written documentation is called as an “illiterate.” Many countries are suffering from the illiteracy, especially developing countries. Literacy rate of Pakistan Literacy rate of Pakistan declined from 60 % to 58 % according to Economic Survey of Pakistan (2016-17). The survey also noted that overall Net Enrollment Rate at the primary level decrease and 54 % in 2015-16 as compare to 57 % in 2013-14. This show that overall illiteracy rate of Pakistan increase. Causes of illiteracy Poor Education System Learning Disabilities Lack of school in Rural Areas Low Budget of Education Wadera System Economic Condition of the People Male Dominant Society and Gender Discrimination Solution Increase number of school in rural areas Betterment in schools’ Infrastructure Free and Compulsory Education Special emphasis on female education Increase the budget of education Social campaign against illiteracy Terrorism Terrorism actually comes from the Latin word “terror” which means great fear, or frighten Terrorism is the unlawful use of force or violence against person or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in the furtherance of political or social objectives (FBI) Terrorism is the use or threatened use of force designed to bring about political change. (Brian Jenkins) How it started? September 11, 2001 two planes crashed into the World Trade Center and changed the world... USA and Allies initiated a War against Terror and they attacked Afghanistan and Iraq… After attacked Taliban crossed the border Pakistan decided to become an ally of the USA and started operation against terrorist Causes of terrorism Social and political injustice The belief that violence or its threat will be effective Illiteracy and unemployment Religious intolerance Wrong meaning of Jihad Improper government set-up Absence of law and failure of law enforcement agencies Steps taken by Pakistan Ban on Terrorism organization Operation Al-Mizan Operation Rah-Haq (Nov 2007) Operation Rah-e-Raast (May 2009) Operation Rah-e-Nijat (June 2009) Operation Zarb-e-Azb (June 2014) Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad (Feb 2017) Solution Increasing education Understand the differences in culture, religions, beliefs and human behavior Shea Sunni unity Eliminate the root of terrorism Eliminate injustice Conclusion There are many issues which has been faced by Pakistan. Population Growth, water crisis, illiteracy, crime, proverty unemployment , lack of education and crime and drug abuse are also clawing at our society. Much needs to be done if we want to curb our social problems and emerge as a respectable society.