The progress of any nation becomes possible when its youth are given opportunities to move forward on the basis of education, merit, and competence. In developed countries, it is a well-established principle that students should be provided employment opportunities in the same field in which they have acquired their education. The true purpose of education is not merely to earn a degree but to enable individuals to secure dignified employment, become self reliant, and contribute meaningfully to society.
Unfortunately, thousands of educated young people in Sindh continue to suffer from unemployment despite earning higher qualifications. Allegations of corruption and a lack of transparency in institutions such as the Sindh Public Service Commission have severely undermined the confidence of the youth. In contrast, the examination system of IBA has come to symbolize transparency and merit in the eyes of many candidates. Numerous General Science candidates who scored 50 or more marks in the IBA test are still uncertain about their future.
These candidates pay examination fees despite severe financial hardships. Many work as laborers or borrow money simply to submit the required fee. They study day and night with the hope that their hard work and competence will be recognized. When such deserving young people are left uncertain about their future, feelings of disappointment and frustration naturally arise.
Today, the streets of Sindh are witnessing protests by young women who overcame social and cultural barriers to pursue higher education. Their parents endured financial and social hardships to educate them with the hope that one day their daughters would secure respectable employment. These young women, who scored 50 or above in the General Science test, are now raising their voices for their legitimate rights. Their eyes reflect not only the dream of a job but also the desire to honor their parents’ sacrifices, secure their future, and demonstrate that educating daughters leads to success and dignity.
University life is never easy for young people. Living away from home, continuing education with limited resources, facing financial difficulties, enduring exhausting travel in public transport, and competing in a challenging academic environment are all hardships they willingly bear in the hope of obtaining respectable employment after graduation and fulfilling their parents’ dreams. However, when they complete their degrees at the age of twenty-eight or thirty and still find no employment opportunities, disappointment inevitably sets in.
Unemployment is not merely an economic issue; it is also a serious social and psychological crisis. Graduates who remain unemployed for years face not only financial hardship but also social pressure, mental stress, hopelessness, and a sense of helplessness. In previous recruitment processes, there have been tragic incidents where some young people, devastated by shattered dreams and uncertainty about their future, took extreme steps, leaving their families permanently grief-stricken. Such heartbreaking incidents should not be treated merely as news stories but should serve as a lesson to ensure that the legitimate hopes of young people are protected.
This demand is not intended to violate the law or pressure any institution. Rather, it seeks to convey the concerns, emotions, and aspirations of thousands of young people to the relevant authorities. A decision regarding General Science candidates who have secured 50 or more marks should be made in accordance with the principles of merit, transparency, and justice. Such a decision would not only restore the confidence of young people but also strengthen public trust in state institutions.
Therefore, with utmost respect, we appeal to the Minister for Education, Syed Sardar Shah, and the relevant authorities to take immediate notice of this sensitive matter. By reviewing the available legal and administrative options, they should make a fair and just decision regarding candidates who have obtained 50 or more marks. A timely decision based on justice would not only eliminate the frustration of thousands of young people but could also prevent future generations from falling into despair.
Because it must always be remembered: when the hopes of young people remain alive, nations prosper. But when those hopes are shattered, it is not only individuals who suffer the entire society pays the price.
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