Pakistan, March 6 -- Youth is the most powerful agent of a cohesive society and holds the ability to bring pragmatic changes to the country. It has the potential to bring innovation and creativity to society. The term "youth bulge" refers to a demographic situation where a large part of the population consists of young people, typically between the ages ranging from 15 to 29 years. According to the United Nations Development Programme's (UNDP) National Human Development Survey, Pakistan currently holds the highest proportion of young people, as 64 percent of the total population of Pakistan is below the age of 30 while 29 percent is between the ages of 15 and 29 years.

Youth bulge can be both; an asset and a ticking bomb. To make them an...