Let technology save the tax system
An anaemic tax-to-GDP ratio is a reality that is reiterated time and again. Similarly, a distorted taxation structure that is regressive, and heavily penalizes the most vulnerable segments of society…
War of technology
According to the latest reports received from the tense region of Middle East, advanced technology has been used in recent attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Reportedly, hundreds of modern pager…
Tribalism to technology
Do we need guardrails to protect our people, especially the youth, from the polarizing and soul-destroying impact of social media? To answer this, we need to see how social media…
Wonders of biotechnology
Biotechnology is a fascinating and wondrous field of science that has continued to evolve by leaps and bounds, particularly after the unravelling of the structure of DNA in the 1950s.…
Girls in informational technology: let’s celebrate after genuine inclusion
An entrepreneur during an interview published on this platform said that women’s participation in the workforce alone could add $6 trillion to global GDP. At a time when countries are…
Technology for forests
The world celebrates International Forest Day every year on March 21 to highlight the role of forests in maintaining the ecosystem of our planet. The theme for this year’s Forest…
Pioneering AI artist says the technology is ultimately ‘limiting’
An artist who shook up the cultural world with a haunting female portrait created by artificial intelligence has decided she’s had enough of the new technology for now. Working with…
Technology needs context
Providing free laptops or tablets to schools or learners won’t address the systemic educational inequalities in the country. Technology, by design, does not alter the fundamentals because its use and…
Development of Special Technology Zones
Software development and IT-enabled services (ITeS) for data centres, technical service/call centres, and telecom services make up the majority of the Pakistani ICT industry. After India, Bangladesh, and the US,…
Towards a technology-driven economy
In today’s world, technology has emerged as the driving force behind socioeconomic development. Its transformative impact is evident across various sectors, influencing economic growth, education, healthcare and governance. Many disruptive…
