Why Pakistan’s mass exodus of skilled professionals puts Asim Munir’s ‘brain gain’ claim under scrutiny

Pakistan faces a major exodus of skilled professionals, with over 1.5 million people, including thousands of doctors, engineers, and accountants, leaving the country amid economic and political instability. Experts attribute the brain drain to high inflation, weak governance, limited career opportunities, and poor digital infrastructure, with internet shutdowns causing significant job losses for freelancers. Army Chief Asim Munir's claim of "brain gain" is under fire as critics highlight official migration data and warn the ongoing outflow could set Pakistan back by a decade.