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There is also a need for reforms to ensure new trends are adopted and more preference is given to local industries, SMEs and startups.

Pakistan aims for exponential growth in its IT exports, with the ambitious goal of reaching $15 billion in export earnings in the next few years. However, for this to be achieved, some strategies need to be implemented with a high emphasis on the promotion of the local industry to make it more lucrative.

There is also a need for reforms to ensure new trends are adopted and more preference is given to local industries, SMEs and startups. The continuous support of the government will play a huge role in achieving this dream.

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Tax ecosystem will be transparent, and all stakeholders will be well-informed.

To drive economic and tax growth in Pakistan, emphasis should be placed on utilizing data-driven techniques to a significant extent. The country has invested in data collection and analysis to find ways that can help in sustainable development.

The main objective of this data-driven approach is to promote tax compliance and revenue mobilization. Through high-level data analytics tools, authorities can countercheck taxpayer information to see any case of tax evasion. This strategy is meant to ensure transparency and accountability. The tax ecosystem will be transparent, and all stakeholders will be well-informed.

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The recently concluded four-month BBSHRRDB project, in collaboration with IoBM, witnessed 280 students earning their diplomas. This initiative holds the promise of transforming these students into knowledgeable individuals, budding entrepreneurs, and successful job creators. The graduating students showcased their viable business ideas at the Final Symposium for Batch XV of the BBSHRRDB program at IoBM.

Distinguished industry leaders attended the Final Symposium to share their insights and feedback. They were: Hussein Hassanali, Khursheed K., Shayan Baig, Shoaib Mirza, Sumreen Noman Ansari, Muhammad Aftab Nehal, Iftikhar Arif, Asad Zaidi, Khushnood Aftab Shaikh, Faisal Hussain, Masroor Anwer, Shakeel Akhter, and Farhan Arif.

People will be trained on skills that are relevant and leave out skills that are outdated or cannot be used in the current world.

The national skill strategy is aimed at providing a way in which the public and private sectors will implement training for skill development in various ways. This will lead to the shift from supply-led training to demand-driven skills.

People will be trained on skills that are relevant and leave out skills that are outdated or cannot be used in the current world. It will also lead to the change from time-bound curriculum-based training to flexible competency-based training. At the end of the day, people will get skills that will help them grow in their careers and economically.

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Emotional intelligence skills is an interpersonal skill that fosters easy communication among colleagues If you feel stagnated in your work position, it is high time you learnt new skills. As we usher in 2024, you should set learning resolutions that will see you acquiring more skills that you can use either at work or as a side hustle, passive income, and other avenues.

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In this day and age, learning, unlearning, and relearning have become the norm. You may have learned something a while back, but it became irrelevant and you decided to forego it.

But when the same thing is revolutionized, you may need to relearn it to have fresh skills. The kind of jobs that will exist five years from now may require different skills than the existing ones. People will need to upskill to stay relevant. Therefore, there is also the need to embrace change in learning institutions, by convincing students to think out of the box and read beyond the syllabus they are presented with.

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Virtual influencers are AI-generated characters that are modified to imitate people. They are made using various technologies like AI, 3D, modelling, and animation. In as much as they are computer-generated, they have traits, characters, looks, and personalities like actual people. Therefore, their actions also depict human personalities, which is perfect for their roles as virtual influencers. They use their capability to influence people to try out certain brands, services, or products.

Since they emulate human behaviour, you may find it hard to differentiate them from humans while online. Virtual influencers are increasing and gaining popularity in the world. Their creators choose how they will look, dress, and act. They also choose their interaction and engagement basis.

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Freelancing gives people the freedom to work from anywhere at their convenience. With an increase in remote working, more people are opting for freelancing so that they can focus on different things at the same time.

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Education has revolutionized over time. Many reforms are being put in place to ensure that higher education remains relevant. Online institutions are teaching skills that are relevant in the current market. This is not only about IT courses but all other courses.

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The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a new era of technological advancements, enabling remarkable progress in various fields.

However, as AI continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, concerns about its potential dangers have grown significantly. In fact, some argue that AI poses a greater threat to humanity than even nuclear weapons. In this article, we will explore the reasons behind this assertion and shed light on the growing apprehensions surrounding AI’s potential risks.One of the primary concerns with AI is its capacity to become unpredictable. While nuclear weapons operate under controlled conditions, AI systems possess the potential to learn, adapt, and evolve beyond human comprehension. As AI algorithms become more complex and sophisticated, their decision-making processes can become opaque and difficult to interpret. This unpredictability raises serious ethical and safety concerns, as it becomes challenging to ascertain and regulate the actions of advanced AI systems.

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