ENTREPRENEURSHIP & YOUTH EMPLOYMENT IN PAKISTAN: AN ANALYSIS OF GOVERNMENT POLICIES, PRACTICES AND FUTURE PATHWAYS

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to assess how entrepreneurship contributes to decrease of youth unemployment in Pakistan and how well government policies and initiatives support youth-led enterprises. A significant section of Pakistan's population, aged 18 to 35, and faces restricted employment options, making youth unemployment a serious socioeconomic problem. Pakistani government has launched a number of programs, including the Prime Minister's Youth Program and Kamyab Jawan Program. The study collected survey data from 390 respondents in different parts of Pakistan using quantitative research design. Although government measures have had good impact on entrepreneurial intents, issues including difficult loan applications, restricted financial resources. To improve program efficacy, many responders underlined necessity of more robust institutional support and streamlined procedures. The findings of this study provide significant information for extracting the essential information & reaching the desired conclusion and making decisions. To increase financial access, the findings of the study suggest enhancing public-private collaborations, bolstering entrepreneurship education, and streamlining loan application processes. To guarantee a long-lasting effect on the youth employment and economic growth in Pakistan.