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Unemployment Rate in Pakistan Reaches 6.3%

ISLAMABAD: The Secretary of Pakistan’s Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development has revealed that the country’s unemployment rate stands at 6.3%. Young adults aged 15 to 34 are the most affected, highlighting a critical challenge for the nation’s workforce.

On Thursday, he shared this information through an online briefing with the National Assembly Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, chaired by Junaid Akbar.

The secretary highlighted the significance of remittances from overseas Pakistanis as a vital source of income for the country. He also emphasized that the ministry has the potential to play a crucial role in driving the nation’s progress.

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