Literacy in the digital era
On September 8, the world observed International Literacy Day. For Pakistan, this day is not ceremonial but a call to action. Literacy is the bedrock of economic strength, social harmony…
From colonial legacy to digital era
Are the election results of the 2024 election influenced by external forces and fail to accurately reflect the will of the people? Social media platforms are inundated with comments and…
Achieving digital literacy
In Pakistan, a person is considered literate if they can read and understand a simple text, write a simple letter and perform basic mathematical calculations. Pakistan’s national literacy rate was…
Export-led growth and effective tax management: Leveraging Digital Product Passport
As the EU tightens its regulations, many countries view compliance as a mere obligation, but the implications of this can have benefits far beyond maintaining trade relations. By aligning with…
HEC, Coursera launch 3rd phase of digital learning, skills enrichment initiative
Higher Education Commission (HEC), in collaboration with Coursera launched on Friday launched the Digital Learning and Skills Enrichment Initiative (DLSEI) 3.0, under which 100,000 students and faculty across universities in…
Enablement of digitalization in Pakistani banking and risk in operations
Introduction: The digital revolution is sweeping across the globe, transforming traditional industries and reshaping how we interact with the world. Pakistan’s banking and financial sector is no exception, experiencing a…
AI in education: need for digital literacy
ChatGPT isn’t a buzzword. It’s much more than a shiny new toy having its hype phase. It is a disruption. And what the conventional education systems, particularly the higher education…
HEC, Microsoft to accelerate digital transformation
Microsoft Pakistan and the Higher Education Commission (HEC) have signed an Education Transformation Agreement (ETA) to help academic institutions leverage new technologies in the learning process. The agreement was inked…
Neoliberal assault and the role of public sector
Under the neoliberal assault of the last four decades, or so, the role of the public sector has diminished, and with it its capacity – especially as it outsourced more…
Crypto-mapping for digital assets
Pakistan is a country of intelligent people who are seriously thinking about creating a niche for cryptocurrency mining through blockchain technology. That is precisely why the government took the initiative…
