Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Book Appointment
best "Psycholog
Book Appointm
A social problem is an issue/ problem that is social in origin and affects the general
population. These problems are interconnected and have obstacles in development.
Though these social problems can differ in nature. From economic concerns to public
health and social disorganization, these pressing issues are not so easy to deal with.
Table of Contents
1. What are Some Common Social Problems in Pakistan?
1.1. 1- Illiteracy
1.2. 2- Poverty
1.3. 3- Unemployment
1.4. 4- Child Labor
1.5. 5- Poor Health Infrastructure
1.6. 6- Foreign Debts & Unstable Economy
2. Solving Major Social Problems in Pakistan in 2023!
A list of social issues in Pakistan that it has been facing since its inception in 1947 are
as follows, sadly Pakistan is still facing these major social problems in 2023:
● Illiteracy
● Poverty
● Unemployment
● Overpopulation
● Child Labor
● Injustice
● Economic Instability
1- Illiteracy
Literacy is a concept that acknowledges how important it is to comprehend how the
world has evolved. In other words, literacy is crucial and enables a nation’s citizens to
understand the harsh realities of the outside world.
A nation will be able to convey its feelings to the rest of the globe in this way.
Fact Alert: Pakistan holds 138th position in terms of literacy rate out of 167 countries –
The Legatum Prosperity Index
The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan says: ‘The State of Pakistan shall
reduce illiteracy and provide compulsory education to all the children free of cost.’
If we see the major social issues in Pakistan, the 2021 Report of Human Development
says that only 59% of Pakistan’s population is designated as literate.
Reasons:
The reasons for illiteracy, one of the major social problems in 2023, could be many;
some of them are as follows:
● Different mediums of instruction and syllabi in public and private education sectors.
● Unaffordable education.
● Non-professional teachers with a minimal amount of training.
● Gender discrimination.
Solutions:
Although the solutions to reduce illiteracy can take much time to bear fruit. The
government can take immediate action to counter one of the major social problems
Pakistan is facing in 2023:
● Ensure one medium of instruction and syllabi, Single National Curriculum was
launched in 2021.
● Train and educate the teachers on the essentials of teaching and handling the
children.
2- Poverty
A Chinese proverb says: ‘In a well-governed country, poverty is something to be
ashamed of. In a poorly governed country, wealth is something to be ashamed of.
In a country where political parties have been ruling on slogans like ‘roti, kapra aur
makan’, poverty is one of the common social problems.
Poverty is the state of being deficient in basic needs of everyday life, e.g. food, clothes,
shelter, education etc. It includes social, political, and economic elements.
Out of every 1000 babies born, 67 die before they see their 5th birthday.
Pakistan’s economy fluctuates daily, and the national progress is too slow. Its 24.3%
population lives below the poverty line, according to a report by the Asian
Development Bank.
According to Dr. Muhammad Imran Sharif, a renowned psychiatrist with eight years of
experience, the ultimate unemployment due to poverty can lead to further decline in
mental health and create more problems for an already stressed individual.
Reasons:
The main reasons for poverty in Pakistan are feudalism, unchecked inflation, endemic
corruption, the inadequate management of natural resources, the breakdown of
democracy, and many other factors.
International variables like the global financial crisis, the rise in the p, the global food
crisis, etc. have fueled the fire in addition to these national reasons.
1. Highest population growth in the world, also lack of family planning, unintended
pregnancies, and malnourished mothers.
2. The mostly uneducated populace, lack of education and technical skills
3. High rates of unemployment.
4. Imbalanced taxes, 80% of taxes come from the middle classes, while the rich
usually do not pay even a dime.
5. Gender Inequality.
Solutions:
Although poverty cannot be eradicated at once, many solutions can be provided for
limiting this major social problem:
3- Unemployment
Pakistan is the 5th largest youngest country in the world with a 63% young
population!
In the building of a great nation, every person including males, females, and youth
must take part in its establishment and growth. Sadly in Pakistan, this has been
completely neglected.
Although Pakistan is an agricultural country, a fair share of its income comes from the
services industry e.g. banking, tourism, finance, and information technology.
These service industries need more educated people from the villages and rural
areas to move to the cities and work their share in the development of the country.
But that is not the case to be.
Reasons:
● Limited experience.
● Lack of resources.
Solutions:
4- Child Labor
All of us have seen these ‘ choruses’ sometimes working in a barber shop or a tea
stall.
There is no crime more heinous than letting a child, a little human, work to make both
ends meet. It is against humanity and ethics, and a vicious cycle of poverty. It is a
basic right of every child born to live his childhood carefreely, happily, and healthily.
In Pakistan, many children are working to support their big families, at the cost of their
education and life dreams. They work in restaurants, department stores, workshops,
and public transport.
In the worst-case scenarios, children beg on the roads and in the streets. Dr.
Muhammad Imran Sharif, a renowned Psychiatrist, says child labor can lead to
childhood trauma that can manifest in later life. It’s quite an alarming situation.
Reasons:
The reasons behind child labor could be traced back to the parents in almost all the
cases, who send their children to work due to:
● Poverty
● Large Families; too many mouths to feed and too little earning
● Lack of awareness.
● Minimum Wages.
Solutions:
Much of the responsibility falls on the government, for being unable to build new
hospitals and upgrade the existing facilities.
Recently, the government has introduced Sehat Insaf Card for all the provinces, which
looks promising and a step forward in the access to healthcare for the masses.
Reasons:
Solutions:
● Public awareness.
All of us got hit by the recent price hikes. Be it petrol, electricity, or gas the problem is
never-ending.
Most of the blame is being put on the government and its inability and helplessness
to get out of the shackles of the IMF and World Bank.
Due to this dependency and inability to take bold measures, Pakistan is being
burdened every day by huge foreign debts and economic instability; which in turn is
creating many, many problems for the country.
According to Dr. Ishrat Hussain, the notable Pakistani Banker and Economist, the
major economic challenges faced by Pakistan are poverty, unemployment, huge
foreign debts, low investment, and high fiscal debt.
Economic Instability is, without a doubt, one of the major social problems of Pakistan
right now.
Reasons:
● Unemployment.
● Political Instability.
● Energy Crisis.
● Security Concerns.
Solutions:
There’s never a quick solution to balance the economy of a big country, with as many
people as Pakistan has, but someone has to take responsibility sooner rather than
later, starting from the implications of stronger policies.
These problems are interconnected and are affecting every segment of society. First,
we need to recognize them.
If Pakistanis, as a nation in its true sense, had worked harder, together, and
responsibly, Pakistan would have been free of these social problems in 2023. It would
have been working towards betterment and prosperity every day. Nevertheless, it’s
still not too late.
0 comment 0
OMAMA ANWAR
Omama Anwar is an aspiring psychologist who often pens down her thoughts to which
people can feel related. Currently, she is associated with Healthwire.pk as a writer to spread
healthcare awareness among the masses.
RELATED POSTS
Harnessing the Power of 4-7-8 Breathing for How Mindful Meditation can Help Your
Stress... Productivity?
LEAVE A COMMENT
Your Comment
Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
SUBMIT