The most recent developments in Pakistan's employment and higher education sectors reveal significant challenges and structural issues. According to a Gallup Pakistan analysis reported by Tribune Latest, while the country's employment landscape expanded by 12.4 million workers from 2020-21 to 2024-25, much of this growth is concentrated in low-productivity and informal services. The services sector now employs nearly 40% of the workforce, while agriculture's share has declined. Economist Sana Tawfik highlights that average monthly wages have increased to Rs39,000, indicating some improvement in earnings. However, the report underscores persistent gender disparities, with 61.4% of employed women in agriculture compared to 24.5% of men, reflecting limited access to formal and higher-productivity jobs for women. The survey also notes a widening urban-rural divide, with rural economies still anchored in low-productivity agricultural work. JS Global's Waqas Ghani emphasizes the need for inclusive job creation across sectors to address these disparities.