Islamabad: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar met an unemployed but highly educated young man from Sindh on Wednesday. He assured him full support in finding suitable employment.
The young man, Azhar Memon, belongs to Khairpur. He holds an MBA degree from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi. Recently, his story gained attention after a video of his struggles went viral on social media.
During the meeting, Attaullah Tarar shared a video on X showing the interaction. In a respectful gesture, he invited Azhar to sit in his official chair. The moment became emotional, and Azhar expressed deep gratitude.
He said the opportunity meant a lot to him after years of struggle. The video showed him visibly overwhelmed during the meeting.
In a post on X, Attaullah Tarar said meeting Azhar Memon was an emotional experience. He described Azhar as a capable and educated young man who deserves better opportunities.
The minister also acknowledged Azhar’s viral video, where he spoke about his education and hardships. He said the government took note of his situation after the video gained public attention.
According to Attaullah Tarar, Azhar was invited to Islamabad for a meeting. He was encouraged and assured that efforts would be made to help him secure appropriate employment.
Azhar shared that he completed his MBA in 2003 from IBA Karachi. Despite his strong academic background, he faced financial and personal challenges over the years.
He said he had to take modest jobs to support himself and manage daily expenses. His story highlights the struggles faced by many educated individuals in Pakistan.
The meeting has sparked strong reactions on social media. Many users appreciated the gesture by Attaullah Tarar and praised his efforts to support a struggling graduate.
However, some users raised concerns about unemployment among highly qualified youth. They questioned why such talent was not supported earlier by relevant authorities.
Others also called for stronger job creation policies to prevent similar situations in the future.
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Overall, the meeting between Attaullah Tarar and Azhar Memon has brought attention to the issue of educated unemployment in the country.
