ISSI - Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad
ISSI - Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad
10/07/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/06/2026 23:53
Issue Brief on “Pakistan’s First National Youth Employment Policy”
Introduction
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formally launched Pakistan's first National Youth Employment Policy (NYEP) on August 12, 2026, under the Prime Minister's Youth Programme.[1] Pakistan's population was estimated at 252.1 million in 2025, with around two-thirds below 30. The 15-29 age group alone numbers nearly 67 million.[2]
This demographic profile creates an opportunity for growth, but the dividend depends on access to productive work. The NYEP matters because it brings employment, skills, entrepreneurship and labour-market information within a common national framework.
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