The alarming exodus of over 1.5 million Pakistanis in the last two years, including thousands of doctors, engineers, and other professionals, is being termed a serious threat to the country’s security and long-term development.
Sheikh Wasimuddin, President of the Pasban Democratic Party Business Forum, in a statement today, expressed deep concern over the rapidly increasing brain drain, stating that Pakistan is losing its “most valuable asset,” its educated and skilled youth. He described the situation as a significant economic issue with serious implications for national development and industry.
According to Wasimuddin, the growing shortage of medical and engineering experts is not only hindering public services but also significantly weakening the country’s innovative and industrial capacity.
He acknowledged that although remittances from overseas Pakistanis support the economy, national reliance on the “forced migration” of its own young talent is not a welcome or sustainable development.
To counter this trend, the business leader called for immediate measures to persuade skilled individuals to stay in the country. He stressed the need for political stability, transparent economic policies, the creation of solid employment opportunities, and the promotion of strong links between research and industry.
Wasimuddin warned that if timely intervention is not made, this outflow of human capital could cause irreparable damage to Pakistan’s future. He emphasized the urgent need to create a domestic environment that provides educated individuals with dignified employment, research opportunities, and a secure future.