Pakistan is set to enter a new phase in its digital evolution as all three major telecom operators—Jazz, Ufone and Zong—have officially qualified to participate in the country’s upcoming 5G spectrum auction. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) confirmed that each operator has submitted the required $15 million bid bond, clearing the final eligibility requirement ahead … Read more
The departure of skilled professionals from Pakistan has long been framed as a national loss. Doctors, engineers, researchers, and entrepreneurs leave in search of better opportunities, more stable institutions, and greater professional growth. This phenomenon is commonly described as brain drain. But this framing may be incomplete. Globally, talent mobility is no longer a one-directional … Read more
For decades, Pakistan’s economic narrative has been dominated by structural constraints: fiscal deficits, balance of payments crises, and institutional inefficiencies. Yet beneath this familiar macroeconomic turbulence, a quieter but far more consequential transformation is underway. Pakistan is becoming a digitally native economy. With over 125 million broadband users and one of the world’s youngest populations, … Read more
