A Video of a Pakistani boy.

[American Pakistani]

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All the budget for education is eaten by corrupt leaders, so will educate these young youths, who are future of Pakistan. There should be strict law against Child labour & govt should give free education to these poor kids in any Govt/Private schools in Pakistan & give them free food & other basic necessisities.

[American Pakistani]

Youth in Pakistan Statistics

Total population (2007) 164.6 million
Total # of Young people 15-24 years 36 million
Under 25 years 63% (103.698million)
10-19 years 24% (39.504million)
20-24 years 9% (14.814million)

Youth Literacy Rate 53%
(age 15/24)
Female youth literacy 42.0%
(age 15-24)

[American Pakistani]

How Does the UN Define the Term “Youth”?

While the definition of ‘youth’ do vary from country to country, for statistical purposes the UN defines ‘youth’, as those persons between the ages of 15 and 24 years, without prejudice to other definitions by Member States.

Source: Youth at the United Nations available at: Youth at the United Nations

Youth in Pakistan:

Pakistan has a large population that can be categorized as falling within the UN’s definition of youth. An estimated 103 million Pakistanis, or 63% of the population, fall under the age of 25 years. However, as a result of endemic poverty, the majority of youth in Pakistan do not have the opportunity to experience a childhood. Youth literacy rate Youth Literacy Rate (age 15/24) is estimated to be 53%. Female youth literacy (age 15-24) conforming to the wider pattern in Pakistan, is even lower at 42.0%.*.

Child labor remains prevalent social issue in Pakistan. Economic conditions force many Pakistani youth to take up employment in their childhood years. Children's contribution to work in rural areas is about eight times greater than in urban areas. In Pakistan rural areas children work in the agricultural sector (74 per cent), whereas in urban areas, most working children (31 per cent) are engaged in the manufacturing sector. In both areas, the percentage of girls working in manufacturing and services is higher than that of boys.

UNDP and Pakistani Youth:

Pakistani youth form a crucial demographic in the country. The government must pay special attention to addressing the issues affecting Pakistani Youth. The government develop polices that address the inter-connected issues, of poverty, child labor, lack of education, and gender discrimination.

The UNDP is committed to working with both Pakistani government and civil society in engaging Pakistani youth in meeting their potential and helping the country achieve ithe Millennium Development Goals (MDG’S).

http://UNDP and Pakistani Youth:

[American Pakistani]

Unfortunately no one is willing to take care of children like these, gov't has already closed it's eyes, it will be dangerous for country if they start following wrong path.

[khurasaan1]

there is child labor even in US....

[anushraj87]

Unfortunately this appeal like other similar appeals will fall into deaf ears of pak politicians and pak generals.
No hope for young boys and children of pak in the present scenario.

[American Pakistani]

there is child labor even in US....

Nope, US have very strict laws against Child labours, also here govt gives free education upto highschool, after that also you could get grant if you can't afford college fees.

[Leader]

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Unfortunately no one is willing to take care of children like these, gov't has already closed it's eyes, it will be dangerous for country if they start following wrong path.

you can quit living in usa, come to pakistan, open up a school in remote area with help of some locals, NGO, and save some of the children, who may in return turn tomorrow into great leader of Pakistan and save the nation !