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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
What are Some Common Social Problems in Pakistan?
o 1- Illiteracy
o 2- Poverty
o 3- Unemployment
o 4- Child Labor
o 5- Poor Health Infrastructure
o 6- Foreign Debts & Unstable Economy
Solving Major Social Problems in Pakistan in 2023!
What are Some Common Social Problems in Pakistan?
In Pakistan, one usually has to undergo many limitations; societal, familial, social, and
psychological.
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
Poor Health Infrastructure
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.
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.
This situation is alarming, and the government needs to speed up working on
sustainable development goals.
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.
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:
Unemployment, which is rendered to be one of the most problematic social issues, is
prevalent due to:
Lack of quality education.
Lack of institutes that teach technical skills.
Lack of opportunities for the youth.
No investments are being done in new, better projects.
Limited experience.
Lack of resources.
Solutions:
Some of the solutions are as follows:
Governmental support for new ideas and businesses by the youth.
Experience opportunities for fresh graduates.
Centers for youth to get trained in different technical skills.
Implementation of law and order
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
Societal attitudes; uneducated parents, ignorance.
Lack of awareness.
Minimum Wages.
Inability to access basic education.
Solutions:
Providing quality education to all children; regardless of background.
Vocational training and education for skill learning.
Programs to raise awareness among parents and the general population regarding child labor.
Supporting the NGOs working for child betterment.
5- Poor Health Infrastructure
The healthcare system in Pakistan is defined to be one of the most corrupt sectors,
according to Transparency International. The doctors treat people like untouchables,
especially in public hospitals.
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:
Unavailability of modern technology and machinery in the existing hospitals.
Lack of new hospital buildings to cater to the needs of an ever-growing population.
Shortage of trained doctors.
Refusal of medical graduates to work in rural settings.
Negative attitudes of doctors; high fees, bribery.
Solutions:
Effective training of doctors.
Increase in the health budget.
Public awareness.
Procurement of modern technology for the hospitals.
Corruption control in public healthcare projects.
6- Foreign Debts & Unstable Economy
Have you heard about the recent oil price hikes? Isn’t it just preposterous?
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.
Lack of Policy Implementation.
Continuous Increases in Inflation.
Security Concerns.
The huge burden of foreign debts.
An imbalance between Imports & Exports.
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.
Reduction of inflation growth in the country.
Reducing imports and increasing exports.
Policies to make the agricultural sector more effective
Stable interest rates.
Positive impacts of the exchange rates.
Solving Major Social Problems in Pakistan in 2023!
No matter how we slice it, these social problems along with many others are the major
hurdles. Moreover, a lot of these social problems in Pakistan may lead to
psychological problems as well, e.g. mental health stress from unemployment.
These problems are interconnected and are affecting every segment of society. First,
we need to recognize them.