Opinion
A space for real ideas and fresh perspectives.
August 14, 2026
On its 79th Independence Day, Pakistan reflects not only on the promise of 1947 but also on a new frontier of sovereignty: data, networks, and digital infrastructure. With a digital economy growing at record pace and the state asserting greater control over governance, the celebration of freedom now includes the pursuit of digital self-reliance.
August 3, 2026
AI dependency isn't making machines smarter. It's making humans think less. Here's why that's the real problem.
August 1, 2026
Food delivery apps in Pakistan changed how cities eat, work, and order. Here's the real story, no sugar-coating.
July 29, 2026
Big Tech is using AI to decide whose work matters, whose doesn't, and which humans are worth keeping around
July 21, 2026
Pakistan landed two major battery investments in 2026. Here's why assembling imported cells isn't the same as owning the supply chain and what would need to change.
July 19, 2026
Privacy is becoming a status symbol. Here's why the wealthy are going offline while everyone else feeds the internet.
July 16, 2026
Meta Glasses are being sold as fashion, but they may be changing privacy and consent in ways we're not ready for.
July 7, 2026
AI replacing entry level jobs isn't just changing hiring. It's changing how people gain experience and build long-term careers.
June 30, 2026
How digital villages, algorithms, and identity-driven communities fragmented the internet into competing realities.
June 25, 2026
Discover how EV scooters, smartphones, and digital tools are helping Pakistani women gain mobility, independence, and opportunity.
June 22, 2026
Pakistan's $4.5B digital economy needs infrastructure. The 2026 Telecom Bill fixes bottlenecks, but the Senate must refine text on property rights & fines to protect citizens.
June 17, 2026
Pakistan freelancers earned $856M in 9 months of FY26, heading toward $1B. Here is how the sector works, who earns, and what holds it back.
