The world has entered a moment where algorithms quietly decide which ships dock first, which factories scale fastest, and which workers are left scrambling to catch up. Artificial intelligence and automation are no longer futuristic concepts debated in academic circles-they are active forces reshaping global trade, productivity, and power. The real question confronting policymakers today […]
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Pakistan faces employment challenges despite moderate GDP growth
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economy is projected to grow between 3 and 3.6 percent in the current fiscal year, according to international institutions, though recent monsoon floods have dampened growth prospects, particularly in agriculture. Despite exceeding the country’s population growth of roughly 2.6 percent, this moderate expansion may not translate into meaningful job creation or poverty reduction. […]
Telegram scales globally with just 30 employees
Telegram, the cloud-based messaging and social media app, has demonstrated that massive global reach doesn’t require a huge workforce. Valued at $30 billion and serving over 1 billion monthly active users, Telegram operates with a remarkably lean team of just 30 employees. Founder Pavel Durov, also known for creating the Russian social network VKontakte, has […]
ICCI desires to introduce structural reforms in FBR to enhance its capacity
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) President Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan suggested introduction of structural reforms in the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to enhance its capacity for achieving the target of the country’s revenue. “Automation through modern information technology tools, gradual reduction of human intervention in the system and professional staff is […]