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