Abstract
Brain drain is the cynosure of all the eyes due to high outflow of qualified and skilled workers from Pakistan. The aim of this paper is to highlight causes and solutions to intellectual brain drain in Pakistan. Primary data was collected from 13 immigration consultancies (40 emigrants), and Head of Higher Education Institutions in University of Peshawar (07) by applying judgmental, purposive and accidental sampling. Two types of questionnaire were prepared each for emigrants and faculty members. Majority of the respondents (71%) declared general job dissatisfaction, professional isolation, and poor economic returns along with lack of proper planning for manpower as a push factor for their move. (48) % emigrants considered less opportunity for further studies, development and research serves as a driving factor to move. (33 %) claimed that continuous political instability and threats to their life as a main factor for their emigration. (23%) regard family consideration and for good living standards they decide to leave the country of origin. As far as solutions put forward are (35%) of the emigrants with the suggestion employments (10%) basic facilities (15%) advocate educational reforms in our country can lead towards stopping brain drain,(38% )considered secure and good working environment as well as research facilities to be provided.(23%) propose fair recruitment ,respect for merit, promotion, keep justice in rules and laws (30%) of the emigrants believe economic problems and better economic returns (29% )respondents judge encouragement, respect , equal opportunities and social behavior towards qualified personnel (5%)of the emigrants put forward awareness campaigns need to be initiated to tackle the issue. (8%) suggest to stop political corruption
∗ Nadia Sajjad, . (2011) Causes and Solutions to Intellectual Brain Drain in Pakistan, The Dialogue, Volume 6, Issue 1.
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