Reading Time: 4 minutes CPEC, part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, began in 2013 with $62B investment for Pakistan’s growth via improved connectivity, infrastructure, and trade. Successes include enhanced infrastructure, energy projects curbing shortages, and economic expansion. Challenges involve security, inequality, and debt. Future prospects encompass trade, human resource…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Tech incubators and innovation centers in Pakistan have emerged as powerful catalysts for innovation and entrepreneurship, providing startups with resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities. They have transformed the startup ecosystem, enabling access to funding, skilled mentorship, and collaborative environments. Initiatives by the government and private sector…
Reading Time: 4 minutes From time to time, a Pakistani movie or a TV drama finds a home on Netflix. Despite the fact that Netflix is available in 190 countries around the world, and hosts content from several different regions of the world, there is no such thing as Pakistani…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Pakistan has witnessed a remarkable surge in digital payment systems over the past decade, fueled by advancements in technology and government initiatives. This transition has been driven by the rapid proliferation of smartphones, increasing internet penetration, and the government’s focus on financial inclusion. Additionally, the advent…
Reading Time: 4 minutes A few years ago, Pakistan was considered to be one of the six countries most at risk due to climate change. One of the reasons was that only 5% of its total territory was forest coverage while the world average was 31%. As of 2022, Pakistan’s…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Pakistan is already indebted to the IMF and the catastrophic economic downfall has made it exceedingly challenging to pay off debts. In fact, additional financial aid in the form of debts is required to meet the needs of the citizens and the state.
Reading Time: 3 minutes Pneumonia is a respiratory disease that is, quite literally, the number one killer of Pakistani children. And this is not a new thing, this has been the case for quite some time now. The title was given to the disease in 2008 by sources from the…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Kameti is a form of community-based savings and lending in Pakistan. It has been around for centuries, with roots in the Indian subcontinent. The concept of Kameti was introduced to Pakistan during the colonial era. From there, it quickly became a popular method for communities to…
Reading Time: 4 minutes The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in South Asia has brought about significant changes in the job market, impacting industries and reshaping the skills required for employment. While job displacement and automation are challenges to be addressed, the emergence of new job roles, augmentation of human…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Bahawalpur is a well-known city in Pakistan but do enough locals know its history? There is no doubt that it is famous for many things like its palaces, pottery, silk, artisans, and more, but is that the extent of its impact on the country? The majority…