Background: Pakistan faces a significant challenge of unemployment despite the large number of graduates entering the workforce annually.Objective: To explore the gap between academia and industry in Pakistan and its impact on employment and research innovation.Methods: Analysis of current industry-academia linkage practices and identification of gaps hindering collaboration.Results: The disconnection between academic knowledge and industrial needs results in limited research applications and fewer employment opportunities for graduates.Conclusion: Strengthening academia-industry linkages through collaborative research, knowledge transfer, and IP protection is vital for economic growth and innovation.
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