The future is digital
Digital nomads tend to work remotely from different locations. They don’t just work in one designated office; instead they work in co-working spaces, libraries, homes, coffee shops, vacation spots, and…
Digital divide
On November 19, Mayor Bill de Blasio closed New York’s public schools. He has been joined by other mayors and education officials throughout the country struggle over whether to keep…
The real battlefield is intellectual
In the ancient city of Rabat, where the intellectual heritage of the Islamic world resonates in historic libraries and madrasas, the Vice Chancellors’ Forum of Universities in the Islamic World,…
Starlink and 22.8 million dreams
Pakistan’s education system faces serious challenges, with 22.8 million children out of school — the second largest out-of-school population in the world. Even among those enrolled, achieving basic literacy and…
Human-tech nexus
The accelerating progress of science, technology, and human capabilities is reshaping how we live, work, and interact with the world. This transformation is driven by the confluence of artificial intelligence…
The shadow library
This year served as a reminder for avid book readers about the changing landscape of information accessibility in the digital era. The Internet Archive faced a major setback recently as…
The future is young
Pakistan is one of the youngest countries in the world. At least 62 per cent of its population is below the age of 35. To convert this population bulge into…
Scholarly woes
Rigid conformity to formal rules has made life difficult for scholars wishing to obtain a PhD degree from public-sector universities in Pakistan. This is mainly because of procedural delays. Having…
Empowering women
Gender equality is considered a vital factor in determining the overall wellbeing and growth of a nation, country and a society. Gender equality is when people of all genders have…
Change vs order
Earlier this week, a report in this newspaper detailed a recent notification issued by the Higher Education Commission to all varsities in the country proscribing any activity that runs counter…
