A fork in the digital road
Pakistan stands at a pivotal moment in its economic evolution, one where ambition and prudence must advance in lockstep. The government's recent establishment of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) marks…
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…
Navigating EU’s digital mandate
The European Union (EU) is reaffirming its dedication to sustainability and transparency by enacting the Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). This significant regulation mandates the introduction of Digital Product…
Digital dystopia
Sending a simple WhatsApp message, browsing the internet or even accessing websites has become an everyday ordeal for 240 million Pakistanis. As the nation continues to grapple with throttled internet…
Export industry: challenges and solutions
It is heartening to note that a multinational company operating in Pakistan has successfully showcased and set an example that the challenges faced by the export industry in the country…
Crypto industry pushes for policy sea change after Trump victory
The crypto industry is pushing for an ambitious raft of policies that would promote the widespread adoption of digital assets and considering who best to promote them, as they anticipate…
Our digital liberty
THE latest GSMA Mobile Gender Gap report (using 2023 data) shows some positive global developments with regards to women’s access to mobile phones and internet usage through these phones. According…
Is the ICT industry ready to go green?
As the world confronts the escalating threat of climate change, a clearer understanding of various sectors' contributions to global carbon emissions is imperative. Among these sectors, the Information and Communications…
Digital check-post
THERE has been no let-up in the woes of digital users in Pakistan as the internet continues to operate at a snail’s pace. To add insult to injury, at a…
Road to Digital Pakistan
Thriving societies have historically invested heavily in agriculture, recognizing it as the backbone of their economies and a vital source of sustenance. However, as the global economy evolves, many of…
