“A nation’s journey is not written in years but in the courage and clarity of its people.” As Pakistan moves towards its 100th year in 2047, the question is not just where we will be but who we will become. Will we be a nation of unrealized potential, or a shining example of resilience and innovation? Many countries,…
Read moreIntroduction: The Shift We Can’t Ignore The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not a distant future; it’s happening now. From chatbots replacing customer support to AI-generated art competing with designers, automation is reshaping industries at an incredible pace. For many professionals, this change feels intimidating. But the truth is, every disruption creates opportunity. The…
Read morePakistan’s mineral sector just received a powerful boost. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $300 million loan and an additional $110 million guarantee to finance the first phase of the Reko Diq copper-gold project in Balochistan. This landmark funding signals global confidence in Pakistan’s untapped resource potential and opens the door to long-term…
Read moreA Game Changer for Policy and Growth Pakistan’s first digital economic census marks a transformative step toward evidence-based decision-making. It will strengthen policy design and improve governance efficiency. It will be preceded by collecting real-time, accurate data on businesses, industries, workforce trends, and even the informal sector. For businesses and industries, the census provides reliable…
Read moreWhy Skills, Not Degrees, Are Winning the Game The world of work is changing faster than ever, and freelancing is no longer just a side hustle; it’s a career choice, a lifestyle, and for many, the path to financial freedom. In 2025, companies are hungry for skilled freelancers who can solve real problems, deliver quickly,…
Read moreWhen you think of Singapore, what comes to mind? For many, it’s skyscrapers, innovation, and a thriving economy. Yet, woven into this modern marvel is something just as striking: lush greenery, serene parks, and vibrant gardens integrated seamlessly into the urban landscape. Singapore is not just a city; it’s a Garden City, and this transformation…
Read moreWhat It Means for the Economy Overview: Pakistan is expected to repay nearly $23 billion in external debt during FY 2025, a challenge that brings wide-ranging implications for the country’s economy, businesses, and individuals. This figure includes principal repayments, interest obligations, and short-term borrowings that need refinancing. What’s in the Numbers? Economic Implications: Business Financing…
Read moreWe live in a world overflowing with data. Every click, every transaction, every survey, every project behind it all lies information waiting to be understood. Yet, for most people, raw data feels like a foreign language: rows of numbers, endless spreadsheets, and complex charts that blur into confusion. This is where data visualization comes in,…
Read moreIn today’s world, the word “self” has been stretched and reshaped to mean many things. From social media culture to consumerism, society often celebrates self-obsession, a constant showcasing of one’s life, looks, and possessions. Yet, decades ago, Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal had already warned humanity about this dangerous path. For him, the true Khudi (selfhood)…
Read moreThe Strange World of Quantum Possibilities When we look at the world around us, things appear stable and predictable. A ball is either on the ground or in the air. A switch is either on or off. But at the microscopic level, the rules are different. Quantum mechanics, the science of the very small, reveals…
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