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Byline: S. Kamal Hayder Kazmi

In Pakistan researchers recorded that during Covid-19 Pandemic, protection and creation of jobs is the second biggest challenge after the health crisis. The pandemic adversely impacted employment and labour productivity through impeding growth in various economic sectors. State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has taken dissimilar initiatives to counter the effects of Covid-19 like support to firms in paying wages to their employees amid the lockdowns to prevent layoffs (Rozgar Scheme).

Further, revival of construction industry during pandemic is one of the major initiatives of the government of Pakistan for employment generation in Pakistan. Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan visited Haripur and laid the foundation stone of Pakistan Digital City Special Technology Zone. Addressing the groundbreaking ceremony, he underscored the significance of investment in technology sector to create career opportunities for the youth. Imran Khan said, special technology zones will create career opportunities for the youth. Pakistan's exports are growing as a consequence of facilities being offered to the business community by his government. Approximately 75 percent rise in IT exports is predicted this year, he maintained, adding that Pakistan Digital City Special Technology Zone will have a optimistic impact on next generations. Imran Khan also lauded Dr Attaur Rehman and former KP Chief Minister Pervaiz Khattak for taking the initiatives which he said would have far reaching impact on the provincial development. PM also appreciated Dr Attaur Rehman for his supprt to establish Pak-Austria Fachhochschule Institute of Applied Sciences...