If Europe builds the gigafactories, will an AI industry come?
The European Commission is raising $20 billion to construct four “AI gigafactories” as part of Europe’s strategy to catch up with the US and China on artificial intelligence, but some…
HEC revises Chemistry curricula to align with evolving academic, industry needs
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has issued revised curricula for Associate, Bachelor, and Master degree programmes in Chemistry, introducing significant updates to enhance academic quality and align education…
University-industry liaison ensures progress, says Sindh HEC head
Sindh Higher Education Commission’s chairman Dr S.M. Tariq Rafi said on Sunday that industrial growth could only be achieved when it was linked with higher educational institutions. He was speaking at…
ICCI, Riphah varsity to organise moot focusing on industry, academia
The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and Riphah International University (RIU) have announced that they will organise a conference aimed at strengthening linkage between industry and academia. The…
European banks’ record takings fuel M&A talk as pressures on industry persist
For years, pressure on European banks and asset managers to bulk up to better compete with US rivals has been mounting. This year may mark a turning point as more…
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…
Commercial real estate industry worries over higher taxes as election looms
The US commercial real estate industry is pushing for tax relief and incentives championed by former Republican President Donald Trump to continue in the next administration, as the sector struggles…
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…
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…
Pulling the rug from under the carpet industry’s feet
The traditional woolen hand-knotted carpet and rugs manufacturing sector had uniquely positioned Pakistan among the historical and globally recognized players. Instead of focusing upon diversifying both markets and product range…
