How to tackle unemployment through inclusivity

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LAHORE: The difference between unemployment and gender employment in Pakistan is still important challenges, demanding effective use of targeted policies and limited government resources. To solve these issues, planners should give priority to working sectors and promote comprehensive economic development.

The main obstacle for policy makers is lack of resources. It is important to focus on programs that create maximum jobs at least. By emphasizing working industries, improving education, and gaining international support, Pakistan can significantly reduce unemployment and eliminate gender employment gap.

Construction sector, which is one of the most working industries, should be promoted through public private partnerships. Cheap housing, road infrastructure, and renewable energy projects can create jobs not only in the construction but also in the relevant fields.

Increasing the value of agriculture, such as food processing, storage facilities and export -based measures, can open unused capacity. Currently, Pakistan exports raw agricultural commodities, which can provide a lot of foreign exchange with the slightest processing efforts. This approach can also absorb additional non -farm wages, which can transmit workers from low productive agricultural works to higher value activities.

Small and medium -sized businesses need government support exclusively outside the textile sector. In textile, the value -added sections like costumes produce the majority of exports and are the most employed providers after construction. Unfortunately, government policies are often in favor of spinners and waveers, which ignore the costume sector. The search for markets for SMEs, expanding operations, and accessing financing equal to large players can create important job opportunities.

Policy makers should encourage non -textile SMS in sectors such as IT, sports equipment, engineering products and pharmaceuticals to target export markets. Targetted privileges and market expansion strategies can produce both foreign currency and employment.

The development of skills should be in accordance with the requirements of the current market. Training programs on outdated skills keep workers trapped in low -paying jobs. Professional training centers established in collaboration with the private sector should focus on equipment workers with market -related skills. Digital platforms can also play an important role in effectively connecting job seekers with employers.

Pakistan has struggled for the establishment of a special economic zone (SEZS) effectively to attract domestic and foreign investment. Policy makers should accelerate the development of SEZ, offer infrastructure support to committed industries to create tax concessions and employment opportunities. A decade after launching SEZ under the China -Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), not a single zone has been fully functional.

Pakistan is behind its neighbors to join the women’s workforce. For example, the Bangladesh costume industry hires a large number of women, which advances economic growth and social change. Pakistan should encourage women to join women in similar industries like textile and garments.

India’s policies that help women businessmen and provide loan access have also improved the participation of the women’s Labor Force. Pakistan can copy these steps by offering subsidies or scholarships for professional training and higher education women in areas such as IT, health care and education. Gender sensitive training centers, as well as policies against harassment, maternity leave and children’s care facilities, are essential to make workplaces safe and more comprehensive.

Microlens and training programs can enable rural women to start small businesses in agriculture, crafts and livestock. Public work programs targeting unemployed youth focusing on infrastructure, education and health care can also help eliminate gender employment gap. Businesses that achieve gender diversity goals should be exempted from taxation to encourage women’s wider participation in manpower.

By implementing these measures, Pakistan can build a comprehensive, strong job market that relieves unemployment, reduces gender differences and lays the basis for sustainable economic development.