Like always, Pakistan is going through a difficult time. Pakistan has endured these difficult times and unrest for the entirety of its 76-year history, and it has never recovered. The latest Greek boat disaster and the brain drain over the past year serve as further evidence that the system is insufficiently stable to sustain its talented population. Muhammad Waleed Malik, a brilliant student who just received 29 gold medals in his medical exams and gained notoriety for his accomplishment, is just one recent medical graduate who has struggled with Pakistan’s rigid system and employment market.
Since his video went viral, Waleed has gained a large social media following and is frequently questioned about many topics. Waleed was recently questioned about his employment prospects and asked if he had found work after 29 years as a goldsmith. In a startling admission, Waleed said he had applied to more than 20 institutions but hadn’t yet received a job offer.
He also talked about the toxic “sifarish” culture present in our system and how mostly one can get a job on the basis of favouritism. This is what he said
