Poverty in Pakistan

Introduction"Poverty is the parent of revolution and crime".(Aristotle).Present scenario:-51 per cent of Pakistanis are Poor (Multidimensional Poverty Index)-Pakistan has 88 million poor.... (Latest reports)

Causes of Poverty:-Lack of good governance-Low literacy rate-Widespread Unemployment-Political instability-Corruption and embezzlement of Funds-Mighty feudal class -Decline in Agriculture-Overpopulation (180 million population and meagre resources)-Govt's inability to explore the vast resources ,i.e., Balochistan-Energy crises (Closure of industries,flight of capital)-Royal style of living by the ruling elite.

Impacts-Set back to education sector-Terrorism ,extremism-Child labor-Drugs and Narcotics-Prostitution- aids and other diseases.-Suicides-Tarnished image of our country...-Homelessness-Corruption.

Some relevant Quotations1)"It is not easy for men to rise whose qualities are thwarted by Poverty"(Juvenal).2)"Poverty often deprives a man of all spirit and virtue; it is hard for an empty bag to stand upright".(Benjamin Franklin)

Suggestions:-Good Governance-Root out corruption-Employment opportunities-Population control-Agricultural reforms-Energy crisis solution-Simplicity on the part of ruling elites i.e., Iran, france etc-Technical education

Post By : Hibah Ahmed