Pakistan at a Crossroads: When Leaders Call Each Other “Zehni Mareez,” Why the Youth Are Choosing to Study and Settle Abroad
For years, Pakistan has been caught in a cycle of political chaos, economic instability, and institutional decline. But when national leaders publicly call each other “Zehni Mareez” (mentally unfit), the crisis goes beyond politics, it becomes a reflection of a state losing direction.
The most striking contradiction is this:
while the country collapses under mismanagement, inflation, and unemployment, the children of these same leaders live, study, and work safely in the UK, Germany, USA, Italy UAE, Sweden, and other developed nations.
If Pakistan’s most powerful families quietly secure their futures abroad, what message does that send to the ordinary young Pakistani struggling every day?
A Nation of Political Drama and a Lost Generation
Pakistan has completed 78 years, but stability and progress remain distant dreams.
Instead, the country continues to grapple with:
· Endless political conflict
· Constant power struggles
· Weak institutions
· Outdated governance
· Economic failures
· A collapsing justice system
· Rising social frustration
While politicians fight personal battles, the real casualties are Pakistan’s youth, who make up 64% of the population.
This generation wants education, stability, respectable careers, and a chance to build a meaningful future. But the system repeatedly fails them.
The Alarming Exodus - Millions Leaving Pakistan
The outflow of youth and professionals has reached historic levels:
· 832,339 Pakistanis left in 2022
· Over 1 million left in 2023
· Over 14.22 million Pakistanis have officially gone abroad since 1970
· Between 2019–2024, 3.27 million additional Pakistanis migrated
· In the past three years alone, nearly 2.9 million left for work, study, and settlement abroad
This includes:
· Doctors
· Engineers
· IT specialists
· Nurses
· Teachers
· Scientists
· Skilled technicians
· Fresh graduates
This is not tourism, it is an exodus driven by hopelessness.
Elites Already Moved Their Families Abroad, Why Should Youth Stay?
It is no secret that Pakistan’s most influential families, politicians, bureaucrats, judges, and top business owners, have already secured:
· Dual citizenships
· Foreign residencies
· Overseas education
· Property abroad
· Bank accounts abroad
They enjoy stable societies while telling the public to “stay positive” and “sacrifice.”
Their children study in:
· London
· Berlin
· Toronto
· New York
· Dubai
· Doha
· Brussels
Meanwhile, Pakistani students and graduates face:
· Crippling inflation
· Joblessness
· Security concerns
· Uncertain futures
If the system is not trusted by those who built it…
Why should the youth depend on it for their future?
Rs 70–80 Billion Sent Abroad Every Year, Because People Don’t Trust Local Education
A 2025 Pakistan Today (Profit) report revealed shocking statistics:
Pakistani families remit Rs 70–80 billion every year for foreign exam fees (O/A Levels) and international degree programs.
This shows:
· zero trust in the domestic education system
· lack of global recognition of local degrees
· a deep desire for international credentials
Families who can afford it have already taken action.
Families who cannot are desperately searching for opportunities abroad.
Why Studying Abroad Has Become a Survival Strategy
For many Pakistanis, studying abroad is no longer a luxury, it is a practical solution to instability.
1. Better Education
International degrees are globally recognised and open doors anywhere.
2. Merit-Based Systems
Foreign countries reward talent, not political connections or "sifarish."
3. Permanent Residency Opportunities
Many countries offer clear post-study work permits and settlement pathways.
4. Strong Currencies
A salary in CAD, GBP, EUR or USD dramatically changes one’s future stability.
5. Quality of Life
Safer streets, better healthcare, clean systems, predictable economies.
6. Career Growth
Tech, business, healthcare, engineering, and research sectors abroad offer massive opportunities.
In short:
The world gives opportunities. Pakistan gives uncertainty.
Powerful People Fight for Power — Youth Sacrifice Their Future
Every time a political crisis erupts:
· markets fall
· currency collapses
· unemployment increases
· investment stops
· industries slow down
· jobs disappear
Yet powerful families remain unaffected their wealth and children are already abroad.
Youth, however, pay the price.
Their dreams are sacrificed for political wars they never asked for.
Brighton Consultants Guiding Pakistan’s Youth Toward a Better Future
Brighton Consultants understands the challenges young Pakistanis face.
That is why we help students move toward stability, opportunity, and global success.
We provide:
· Admission assistance
· Visa processing
· Scholarship pathways
· Career counselling
· University selection based on budget & scope
We do not promise miracles, we provide opportunities backed by real pathways.
Your Future Is Bigger Than Dirty Politics - Look Beyond Borders
Pakistan may one day fix its politics and economy.
But your youth will not return once wasted.
You deserve a future where:
· your skills matter
· your degree has value
· your family is safe
· your earnings build wealth
· your dreams actually come true
When leaders call each other “Zehni Mareez,” the system itself is giving you a warning:
Do not tie your future to political instability.
Look abroad. Study abroad. Build a life where your talent is respected.
Your future deserves stability not political drama.