In This Presentation i have discussed certain social problems of Pakistan as well as their causes. You must read it and make yourself understand.

1. Prepared By
University Of Malakand
Department Of Sociology

2. Social problem are the general factors that affect
and damage society. A social problem is normally a
term used to describe problems with a particular
area or group of people in the world. Social
problems often involve problems that affect the real
world.

3. Pakistan is a developing country which at the present
scenario is facing a lot of problems.
There are many problems in Pakistan but we will
discuss some major social problems.

4.  Poverty
 Unemployment
 Illiteracy
 Terrorism
 Population Growth
 Gender Discrimination
 Health Care Conditions
 Economic Crisis
 Energy Crisis

5.  A state or condition in which a person or community lacks the
financial resources and essentials to enjoy a minimum
standard of life and well-being that’s considered acceptable in
society.
 Poverty is the main issue of Pakistan.
 According to Asian development bank (ADB) in Pakistan,
29.5% of the population lives below the national poverty line
in 2013.

6.  Inequality of wealth distribution
 Natural disasters such as earth quick and flood
 Lack of adequate governance
 Lack of proper educational system
 Poor industrial standards
 Over population
 Unemployment
 Low national income

7.  Unemployment refers to a situation in which the workers who
are capable of working and willing to work but do not get
employment.
 Unemployment is occurs when a person who is actively
searching for job is unable to find work.
 Unemployment is the leading problems across the world and it
is increase day by day.

9.  Poor Governance
 Political Instability
 Growth of population
 Violence and terror activities
 Energy crisis
 Lack of resources

10.  Illiteracy is defined as not being able to read and write which
affects many people.
 A person who is unable to read, write and interpret written
documentation is called as an “illiterate.”
 Many countries are suffering from the illiteracy, especially
developing countries.

11.  Literacy rate of Pakistan declined from 60 % to 58 %
according to Economic Survey of Pakistan
(2016-17).
 The survey also noted that overall Net Enrollment Rate at the
primary level decrease and 54 % in 2015-16 as compare to 57
% in 2013-14.
 This show that overall illiteracy rate of Pakistan increase.

12.  Poor Education System
 Learning Disabilities
 Lack of school in Rural Areas
 Low Budget of Education
 Wadera System
 Economic Condition of the People
 Male Dominant Society and Gender Discrimination

13.  Terrorism actually comes from the Latin word “terror” which
means great fear, or frighten
 Terrorism is the unlawful use of force or violence against
person or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the
civilian population, or any segment thereof, in the furtherance
of political or social objectives (FBI)
 Terrorism is the use or threatened use of force designed to
bring about political change. (Brian Jenkins)

14.  September 11, 2001 two planes crashed into the World
Trade Center and changed the world...
 USA and Allies initiated a War against Terror and they
attacked Afghanistan and Iraq…
 After attacked Taliban crossed the border
 Pakistan decided to become an ally of the USA and
started operation against terrorist

15.  Social and political injustice
 The belief that violence or its threat will be effective
 Illiteracy and unemployment
 Religious intolerance
 Wrong meaning of Jihad
 Improper government set-up
 Absence of law and failure of law enforcement agencies

16.  Ban on Terrorism organization
 Operation Al-Mizan
 Operation Rah-Haq (Nov 2007)
 Operation Rah-e-Raast (May 2009)
 Operation Rah-e-Nijat (June 2009)
 Operation Zarb-e-Azb (June 2014)
 Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad (Feb 2017)