Srinagar, Nov. 15 -- Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) chief spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has criticised the Omar Abdullah-led government over the alarming youth unemployment rate in Jammu and Kashmir, saying the latest periodic labour force survey (PLFS) figures raise serious questions about the government's ability to address the aspirations of the younger generation.

Referring to the reported unemployment rate of 26.2% among youth aged 15-29 years, against the national average of 15.3%, Nabi said the figures should compel the government to introspect and explain why Jammu and Kashmir continues to face such a difficult situation.

Nabi questioned the fate of the National Conference's (NC) promise of providing one lakh jobs, saying electoral commi...