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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 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

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…

The HEC Impact

The HEC impact

The period between 2003 and 2008 saw amazing developments in the higher education sector of Pakistan, dramatically changing the landscape of our universities. In 2003, only 2.6 percent of youth…

Informal jobs

IN the last decade, informal jobs have mushroomed in Pakistan. Part of the reason is the high income tax levy which makes small firms contain costs by hiring cheap labour…

VPNs and other dangers

In an extraordinary step, the government has advised the PTA to crack down on VPNs, claiming they are used for immoral and illegal activities. Pakistan often frames such measures through…