Author: Caroline Smith

Malik Mohammad Habib Khan, Former Pakistani Federal Interior Minister, is honored with an invitation by Mr. Ahmed Ishaq, Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), to visit the FIA headquarters, in Islamabad, Pakistan. This recognition comes as Dr. Irshad Ahmed Khoso’s book sheds light on Malik Habib Khan’s pivotal role in ensuring national security during Mir Hazar Khan Khoso’s tenure as Prime Minister, particularly in the face of daunting security threats leading up to and during the 2013 General Elections ¹. “Pakistan’s stability was at risk if elections hadn’t taken place, potentially leading to catastrophic downfall ” Strategic policies…

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Afshaan Amin: Senior Advisor VEDO AI & Robotics Women’s empowerment is essential in today’s interconnected and evolving world, which has shown socioeconomic benefits. Bringing more women into the digital field is imperative in technological advancement. AI is a transformative catalyst and future of innovation. Generative AI is set to transform how we work, create, and innovate.AI models, robotics, and IOT industrial transformation can be done, and business models can be redefined to maximize results and gain competitive advantages, hence, technology is vitally important for empowering women in their professional pursuits. https://www.linkedin.com/in/afshaan-malik

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“The Telecommunications Industry’s Renaissance: Leveraging Distributed AI Models to Reclaim Revenue and Redefine Business Models”. For decades, telecommunications operators have been relegated to the periphery of the digital economy, relegated to the role of “dumb pipes” as they passively transported data while other industries capitalized on the value of connectivity. Despite various attempts to diversify into ancillary sectors, such as sports broadcasting and e-banking, these initiatives often fell short of expectations. However, the confluence of communication, computing, and artificial intelligence presents an unprecedented opportunity for operators to reclaim their share of the digital economy. The Paradigm Shift: From Connectivity to…

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Success in a career and life isn’t just about understanding the parts.It’s about seeing how they connect.Systems thinking, which I’ve applied from missile technology to business strategies, teaches us that the whole is more than the sum of its parts.”In your career, look beyond your immediate task or project”Understand how your role impacts the entire organization, and how external environments affect your industry.This holistic view will not only make you invaluable but will also guide you in creating solutions that others overlook.This will make you a leader.And we so need leaders.

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In an exclusive interview with Times Featured, Malik Habib Khan, Former Federal Interior Minister of Pakistan, emphasized the imperative need for robust cybersecurity measures to protect the country’s national cyberspace. Khan’s remarks come at a time when the world is increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats, and Pakistan is no exception. The importance of safeguarding national cyberspace cannot be overstated. Cyberspace has become an integral part of modern life, with individuals, businesses, and governments relying heavily on digital platforms for communication, commerce, and governance. However, this increased dependence on technology and foreign applications and operating systems without any checks and balances…

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“The convention, titled “US-China Strategic Competitors: Choices for Pakistan,” was convened by Engineer Javed Mahmood Bukhari, Rector of the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) and Patron of the NUST Institute of Policy Studies (NIPS), and DG NIPS Dr. Ashfaq H. Khan at Islamabad, Pakistan”. The assemblage convened a various coterie of venerable ambassadors, celebrated intellects, and eminent authorities, affording a fertile terrain for an exhaustive and interdisciplinary alternate of concepts, marked by a wealthy tapestry of experience and sagacity. The Rector of NUST and Patron of NIPS Engineer Javed Mahmood Bukhari and DG NIPS Dr. Ashfaq H. Khan officiated the inaugural ceremony,…

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In Pakistan, the brand new pink buses initiative goals to boost transportation security and accessibility for girls. A part of a broader effort to handle gender-specific wants in public transit, these buses present a safer and extra comfy journey expertise for feminine passengers. They embody devoted seating, improved safety measures, and generally women-only restrooms. This initiative highlights the rising acknowledgment of girls’s wants in city planning and public companies, fostering a extra inclusive and supportive transit atmosphere.

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In a monumental step towards strengthening international ties, the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) and the National Institute of Policy Studies (NIPS) proudly hosted a prestigious conference at NUST’s headquarters in Islamabad, under the esteemed leadership of the Rector of NUST and the Patron of NIPS Dr. Ashfaq H. Khan. The diplomatic event attracted a remarkable gathering of concerned high-profile dignitaries, including influential keynote speakers from the public and private sectors, senior bureaucrats, and defense officials. A highlight of the event was the esteemed presence of His Excellency Mohammad Azhar Mazlan, the High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan,…

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Dr. Mischa Dohler “At the heart of it all is to enhance human storytelling experiences through technology” The “Soul”: Storytellers of the future. Mischa stated, there is incredible potential for personalized spatial experiences using high-performance 5G networks. However, APIs, AI, and AR should serve as enablers only. The true essence lies in the experiences they create for people, communities, and society. Our technologies are set to revolutionize how stories are told and experienced, allowing for a deeper connection between the storyteller and the audience. The focus is on enhancing human interactions, making technology not just a tool but a medium…

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Omar Malik, CEO of VEDO AI & Robotics envisions students & women to set up Micro Software Houses at home as an emerging business stream and for per capita income increase of household. Establishing micro software houses at homes in parallel, whereas learning is a promising avenue in this industrial revolution to be explored by every student for per capita income and practicing new skills. Every household and every woman & child in Pakistan should be equipped to establish a micro software house, possessing the necessary skills to adapt to the 4th Industrial Revolution. To transform into a Digital Nation,…

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