Pakistan, Aug. 7 -- Pakistan's digital landscape is expanding - the pace, though remarkable, reveals only the surface of a much deeper challenge: preparing Pakistan's youth for the demands of the global, knowledge-driven economies.

As of early 2024, internet penetration is at 45.7%, way behind our regional counterparts, whereas the literacy rate remains worryingly low at 58%, with stark disparities between urban and rural regions. This means that millions of Pakistanis face a double disadvantage, i.e., lacking not only access to technology but also the foundational reading and writing skills essential for meaningful participation in the digital age. The current state of digital literacy and higher education in Pakistan is challenged by t...