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Digitization has become a part of everyday life with the introduction of smartphones and availability of social media. This has brought the banking industry at the verge of possibly the greatest revolution in history as it is more of a …
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The shipping industry is one of the most traditional sectors of the economy. As the time passes and technology improves the shipping industry also goes through transformation. Even today, digitization in the shipping industry is treated occasionally and is characterized …
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A recent report of World Bank titled Digital Pakistan in Covid-19 Environment advocates for IT and IT enabled services, automation and artificial intelligence, which can play a more prominent role to put the economy of Pakistan back on track. In …
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The introduction of central bank digital currencies could upend the global economic order. This technology could bring multiple benefits, such as more efficient trade, greater financial access for millions of people, and a reduction in crime. But there are still …
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The present government is striving to improve its citizens’ quality of life and economic well-being by ensuring availability of accessible, affordable, reliable, universal and high-quality Information and Telecommunications Technology (ICT) services. It believes in mass adoption of emerging digital technologies …
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The new digital economy has redefined the business landscape. Successful traditional businesses are at a huge risk of not only losing their dominant position but going out of business. Technical advancements, ubiquitous connectivity, proliferation of mobile devices combined with our …
Read More »Most successful start-ups in Pakistan
One of the key policy objectives of Digital Pakistan Policy is promotion of innovation, entrepreneurship and incubators/start-ups in IT sector through: Generation of sustainable innovation, entrepreneurship and employment opportunities for the country’s rapidly growing technology savvy and entrepreneurial youth. Conducting …
Read More »Digital disruption
There are two different schools of thought in Pakistan vis-à-vis digital disruption. One school of thought deems Pakistan as one of the countries, which is rapidly catching up with the rest of the world, however, the contrary viewpoint suggests that …
Read More »What makes Uber and Airbnb different in the eyes of the EU – and why it matters
Digital platforms such as Uber and Airbnb have revolutionised the services we use. But progress rarely comes without a price and a certain amount of controversy. Recently, both companies found themselves (separately) in the highest court of the EU, with …
Read More »Standard of managing customer loyalty in a digital banking world
Digital transformation has eroded traditional loyalty of the customers with banks. Customer loyalty has turned out to be a world of moving targets. Sentiment of the banking consumer is shifting regularly on the advent of fintech and digital innovations. So, …
Read More »Pakistan’s financial sector is going through a major transition period
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