LAHORE:

Punjab, the most populous province of Pakistan, is witnessing an alarming rise in unemployment as limited government jobs fail to accommodate the expanding youth population.

According to official data, Punjab's population has surged to 127.68 million as of 2023, compared to 73.62 million in 1998 and 109.99 million in 2017. The latest figures include 65.4 million males, 62.2 million females, and 13,957 transgender individuals. This rapid population growth has put immense pressure on public resources, including the availability of government jobs.

In response to rising unemployment, the Punjab government, in collaboration with the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), launched an online job portal that allowed both fresh and experienced job seekers to apply for public and pr

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