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…
Governance is the backbone of any education system. Over the years, I have consistently highlighted the material deficiencies in our educational governance – whether it pertains to basic or higher…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping education globally, promising accessible, personalized and effective learning. Unesco is committed to supporting member states to harness the potential of AI for achieving the Education…
Pakistan’s history of economic planning is a tale of lofty ambitions, impractical promises, and recurring disappointments. The recently launched Uraan Pakistan, envisioned as a five-year National Economic Transformation Plan, is…
Starlink has been making headlines globally for providing high-speed, low-latency internet services to areas with limited or no connectivity. By leveraging direct connection to satellites in Low Earth Orbitals (LEO)…
The global workforce today requires expertise in skills that were unimaginable two decades ago. According to McKinsey’s report, ‘Jobs Lost, Jobs Gained’, by 2030, up to 375 million workers globally…
The Global South is grappling with poverty, illiteracy, human rights abuses, widespread impoverishment, poor health conditions, food shortages, climate disasters, lawlessness and terrorism. It represents an updated version of the…
Gender equality is more than a moral imperative; it is essential for a fair and just society and a catalyst for economic and social progress. It is enshrined in Pakistan’s…
In today’s knowledge-driven economy, a nation’s ability to compete in a knowledge-intensive global marketplace hinges on its capacity to access and assimilate external knowledge, particularly technological knowledge, adapt it to…
Access to safe Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) is crucial for sustainable development, especially in areas vulnerable to climate change, pandemics, and conflicts. Pakistan’s commitments to achieving Sustainable Development Goals…
