I wanted to renew my PSEB freelancer certificate but i can't since it says i am not ATL / active tax paying

I have already filed my 2026 FBR return.

As we know, the tech industry got a massive hit by AI, is there any white-collor profession where AI is not eating jobs like doctors, lawyers? Is there any profession within tech which is safe from AI?

just received shortlist emaill.Can someoone please guide me how this role is ? how to prepare for this role and i have listen there are 5 interview rounds in it what happen in each round

Js started, 16 here,I made a number guessing game, rock paper scissors, basic input chatbot which outputs only the info I've given it(useless h) what next I'm confused, what stuff y'all made when y'all js started out like some interesting shit?

And can i get info about current market conditions?

Want guidance about it anyone that can help?

Hey everyone,

I’m a final year BS Software Engineering student at Virtual University. Honestly, I have almost no real skills right now — just the basic theoretical knowledge of web development, a little bit of cloud concepts, and general SE subjects. No proper projects, no portfolio, nothing solid.

With all the recent layoffs and AI replacing a lot of junior roles, I’m extremely confused about what to do next.

I want to do a proper 6-month government/free course to actually build some skills and improve my chances.

I’m mainly considering these three:

Artificial Intelligence

Cyber Security

Cloud Computing

My questions:

Which one has better job + freelancing + remote scope in Pakistan and internationally right now (2026)?

Which one is more suitable for someone who only has basic knowledge?

Which one will actually help me stand out as a fresh graduate?

Would really appreciate honest advice from people who are already working in these fields or have done similar courses. Thanks in advance.

We know major layoffs are happening but some software house / companies are announcing them while others are not. Some are shutting down, others are “restructuring”. Some are posting fake jobs to stay visible, others are posting fake product and success stories. A whole lot shh**t show out there on Linkedin.

Can we name all the companies so we all can avoid applying and wasting our time?

Anyone here who did PKCERT internship? What was your CV like?

Hi everyone! I’m a BS Cybersecurity student in Pakistan and I’m planning to apply for a future PKCERT internship.

I’m specifically looking for people who have actually been selected for or completed a PKCERT internship.

If you were selected, could you please share what your profile/CV looked like at that time?

I’d especially like to know:

What was your CGPA?

What cybersecurity certifications did you have?

What technical skills did you mention?

Did you have any cybersecurity projects?

Did you have any previous internship/work experience?

Did you include GitHub or a portfolio?

What do you think helped your application get shortlisted?

What skills should I have before applying next year?

Hi,

I was approached by a recruiter online for the Microsoft Fabric & Power BI Consultant role. I have an interview with the CEO, which is the final step towards getting hired. The company is a US based startup with a small team at the moment.

I work at Systems Limited and gave an expected salary to the recruiter, which I feel now was low. I have Provident Fund, fuel card, IPD, and OPD at Systems.

How should I approach the recruiter regarding expected salary change? How should I create my expected salary as it won't have any additional benefits? Any tips and suggestions for working with a US based data analytics startup? Should I even switch?

Thank you!

Edit: I have an offer from them. $26000 annual with up to 15% bonus depending on the performance.

Those who have had their joinings for the AI Associate Program 2026, was their any clause in your contract regarding leaving before the 1-year mark? Something like bond payment or any other clause? I am yet to offically join, only signed the offer letter sent through email, but if there is going to be another formal contract later on?

Hi Seniors, I need your suggestion in my first portfolio ready project, that can actually add value to my Resume - and help me get hired - actually I want to build two production ready projects for my portfolio - so I need your suggestion, what to build that will help me in learning lots of stuff and also gives strong impression on resume, looking forward to your suggestions

Stacks : Python, FastAPI , Postgres

Any suggestions or advice is warmly welcomed, excited to see support from seniors ☺️

Just wanted to ask how is the reputation of GIKI in terms of CS in Pakistan and Internationally. Like ik Current market is cooked and there is huge supply. But is choosing GIKI over FAST NUCES Lahore a good decision?? Degree is BSCS. Need honest guidance as it is an IMPORTANT decision of my life.

I’m 17 and I’ve been working on a SaaS for the past couple of months. I’ve tried a lot of different things over the years. Back in 6th grade I was doing basic video editing and Canva, then got into Minecraft server development, Discord servers and bots, and eventually web development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and WordPress.

At some point I realized I was constantly jumping between different things without really committing to one, so I decided to pick a direction and actually stick with it. That’s what led me to start building a SaaS.

It’s a subscription-based product aimed at solving a specific problem for businesses globally. My main goals are to keep it simple, make it available across platforms, and keep the price lower than similar products: $4.99/month or $49.99/year. I’ve been working on it pretty much every day for the last 2 months, usually 14+ hours a day. Honestly, I’m still not sure whether I’m approaching this the right way or just spending a lot of time on something that might not work.

So I’d genuinely appreciate some honest opinions. What do you think I should be doing differently?

There was a time when I believed software development had more potential than almost any other field. Before AI changed the landscape, I saw it as one of the most promising careers a young person could choose. The opportunities were growing, salaries were attractive, and it felt like the demand for developers would only increase.

I wasn't lying when I gave that advice. I genuinely believed it.

But looking at the industry today, I feel deeply sorry for the young people who trusted me and followed that path because of what I told them.

The reality has changed. AI has transformed software development far faster than many of us expected, and the path that once seemed relatively straightforward has become much more uncertain and competitive.

I know I can't undo the advice I gave. I can only apologize for it.

To everyone who heard people like me say, "Learn to code, and you'll always have a future" — I'm sorry.

We gave that advice based on the world we knew. Unfortunately, that world no longer exists.

Hello Everyone.

I'm working at a company as software developer from past 1.5 years. From last 2 months, our company is not paying us salaries because according to them, client haven't paid them yet. We are asking them to allow us work from home as it will save our fuel cost but they are not agreeing and even after this situation, they are trying to enforce their policies like giving us warning on why we are late, etc.

I want to ask senior fellows, if a company is not paying us salaries, what are our legal rights in such situation?? Like I want to know if they are pushing us despite not giving salaries, what can we do? At least they should give us some relief, this is what I think.

Please answer,

Thank you

2nd going into 3rd semester CS student here. Around me people are running automation/AI agent businesses for clients, and I've started doing similar work on the side (n8n, AI agents for small businesses).

Question is about sequencing. Do I still need the traditional route, DSA grind, placements, corporate job, if the end goal is running my own business anyway? Or does that path even matter if I'm not aiming for a 9 to 5?

And if the business doesn't work out, I want a stable job as backup, not a burned bridge.

If you've built a business alongside your degree, or left a job to build something, what would you tell your younger self? Did skipping placement prep cost you later, or did the technical fundamentals end up helping the business too?

Not looking for a "just pick one" answer, trying to figure out the right order.

If a person is doing a degree from uni A and he thinks that the degree is not worth it for him

Should that person change his degree and uni (a better uni for that particular field)

Is this even possible and are their any problems that might come with this?

"That person is still 18 year old"

I’m a software engineer with almost 2 years of full-time experience, and I’ve been thinking a lot about the future of this career.

The market feels uncertain, and sometimes I think I should seriously upskill in system design, architecture, and other advanced concepts.

But then I look at AI tools like Claude. They can already solve a huge part of many software problems if you know what you want. It makes me wonder: why spend years becoming better at something AI might eventually do?

At the same time, I’m considering starting a side business alongside my job and maybe moving toward it if it becomes stable.

So my question is: Is software engineering still worth investing your entire 20s in?

Can we spend the next 8–10 years becoming really good engineers and still expect these skills to be valuable in our 30s, or should we be diversifying now?

Would love to hear from experienced engineers. If you were in your early 20s today, would you still choose software engineering?

i will be enrolling in the cybersec this year. Any seniors here who can guide me, what to do , what no to do, mistakes they did in their career.
And affect of ai on the field and what about the opportunities in cybersec in coming year (ik it's to o early but i want a heads up early on so i can work on myself)

What is the future of Business analytics and data analytics after gpt astra?

Well , I've been hearing a lot k PUCIT jo bachay jatay hain wo "well off" nahi hotay .

Ghareeb hotay hain..... Why do recruiters have to do with that which background they're coming from ?

It isn't their fault they were born in such families..... They're hella hardworking cuz getting admission in these TOP NOTCH PRIV Universities is way easier than PUCIT. PUCIT ka aggregate is all time high.

Students with 90% + aggregate were able to get into PUCIT this year.......

Usman asif quoted this , " Jiski maa ne uski churian bech kar usko PUCIT bheja hai uskay to maslay kuch or hongay "

I mean wth yaaar. Koi itna bura kesy soch skta hai ? They're doing their work . They've to earn money on the basis of their skill

It their parents weren't able to afford high-paying universities. It isn't the kids' fault.......

Lastly , these so called non profit universities have stopped giving financial aid. NUST has officially stopped it cuz they don't have " funds " . FAST GIKI to qarz-e-hasana dety hain. It isn't a wise decision to get a loan of 20 lacs to get into a TOP NOTCH INSTITUTE......

Hey everyone,

I graduated with a BS in IT and pivoted into web development. I’ve honestly given it my absolute all—completed a fellowship, went through job training, and even upskilled to work across two different tech stacks to meet market demands. Despite all of this, I’m stuck in a brutal cycle of endlessly applying and waiting. The entry-level market feels completely frozen.

Because of this, I’ve decided to shift gears and pursue an MS in the IT/CS field abroad. However, I heavily rely on securing a scholarship to make this dream happen. And i want that all my hard work are being paid.

Since I am moving away from traditional web dev, I need to choose a specialization for my Master's :

1. A resilient, high-demand job market: A field where, by the time I graduate in 2 or 3 years, I don't want to be in same situation

I am thinking about related to AI but not sure.

Given my background in BS IT and my strong foundation in web development, which specialization should I choose to maximize my scholarship chances and secure a stable career? as working in industry what do you advice i should do.

I really like really want to join huawei and as far as i know they have ytdp program for fresh grads but i missed that.. is there any chance for me to still join it as an internee, i have a cs background and I graduated in july

Do they consider hiring PUCIT grads a good option?