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Unemployment in Pakistan

Pakistan’s unemployment crisis varies sharply across provinces, with rural areas facing slightly higher joblessness than urban centers. Gender disparities are pronounced, as female unemployment remains significantly higher than male unemployment. Over time, fluctuating unemployment rates highlight persistent economic instability and limited job creation.

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The infographic emphasizes Pakistan’s unemployment landscape by breaking it down across provinces, urban–rural divides, and gender. Rural areas show a slightly higher unemployment rate than urban centers, while provincial data reveal uneven economic opportunities, with some regions facing significantly higher joblessness than others.

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Gender disparities remain stark, with female unemployment notably higher than male unemployment, reflecting structural barriers to workforce participation. Over time, the data shows persistent fluctuations in unemployment rates, underscoring how economic instability and limited job creation continue to shape Pakistan’s ongoing employment crisis.


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Fizza Zafar is a recent graduate of Quaid-i-Azam University in Islamabad. She has done her Bachelor's in English Linguistics and Literature. She is working as a teacher at The Play School in Islamabad. Her interest in graphic design began with her work with university societies as Graphics Head and Social Media Secretary.

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