Pakistan has a youthful population—a potential dividend turned liability. With over 60% of the population under 30 but formal unemployment hovering near 15% (and double that for youth), the "demographic bulge" creates what the FSI calls group grievance . The recent civil disobedience movements and political protests in Punjab and Sindh are direct results of unemployed graduates feeling betrayed by the elite.
: Because of security restrictions, social life is very "home-centric." Dinner parties and "enclave" events are the primary way people socialize. pakistan fsi blog
To understand why bloggers are worried, look at the comparison. : Because of security restrictions, social life is
The most striking takeaway from analyzing Pakistan’s FSI data over the past decade is the country's unique resilience. In classic political science frameworks, a state facing the volume of economic, environmental, and security pressures that Pakistan experiences would risk systemic collapse. In classic political science frameworks, a state facing
Historically, Pakistan has frequently been categorized in the "Alert" or "High Alert" zones of the index. During the height of internal security crises in the late 2000s and early 2010s, Pakistan routinely ranked among the top 15 most fragile states globally.
As the Pakistan FSI blog looks to the future, there are several areas it could explore to further enhance its impact: