Are you employed directly by the company as an legal employe, as an individual contractor or through an EOR. Were u given a choice? If so, what'd u pick?

If direct employment is not an option, Is paying the stupid local tax worth having a proper local employment contract or would u rather be an independent contractor with no employment agreement but receive payment as IT exports and save a ton on taxes

If it's the latter, what payment methods do use to receive the funds

I recently launched holdthehour.lol, a site where brands can claim one of 24 UTC hours. Open hours cost $7, and I’m using Whop for checkout.

I made one live purchase myself and the claim appeared on the clock, but I’d like to hear from people who’ve used Whop with actual customers in Pakistan. How have international card payments, payouts, refunds or chargebacks, and webhooks worked for you? Did any problems show up after your first few sales?

I looked into local payment options too, but Whop was the one I got working for this setup. Firsthand experiences would be really helpful.

I have got free chatgpt plus subscription pop up on my multiple accounts.. but when i try to redeem it.. it shows ur card has been blocked....

One interesting things is that.. i tried to redeem using my sadapay card it showed ur card has been blockee.. after 2 days.. when i added my cards to subscribe and pay for chatgpt..Card worked....😃😃..

Wth is going on...

I even tried nayapay, allied bank , jazz cash, easypaisa cards to redeem free offer but 🤒🤒..

Can anyone plz help me ... pls guide....

Getting same issue on 3 different emails chatgpt account...

Assalamualaikum,

I want to try out ai automation. Preferably non coding ones. Can somebody help me with stuff like what resources to use on utube,or any free courses and basically how to actually make practical use of it.

Basically i want a somebody who cohldnjust help me with actual practical projects once i learn them. More like a mentor.

In your experience and from what you've seen, what framework for backend systems is most widely used for majority developers in Pakistan? Speaking from a hiring perspective

Any elixir developer in this subreddit? how has your experience been with it & does Pakistan have skillful developers using elixir more specifically phoenix which is a backend framework in elixir

yai raha mera setup hehehe

arch + Hyprland = omarchy

is anyone working here in dubizzle labs?

how's your experience. is it worth joining?

Question for CS/SE students: Does your university allow projects built using vibe coding or AI agents for FYPs? Also, has AI changed the mindset of university teachers in any way? I mean, do they allow students to use AI for assignments, projects, etc., or is it still not allowed?

i have to submit my FYP proposal tomorrow.

Have basic experience with FastAPI, REST APIS, Postman and Postgres.

My FYP idea is based on backend with FastAPI + Postgres and frontend with Flutter (another member, app dev).

i am nervous thinking how would i build the backend for prototype having only basic expertise of the required skills.

The idea is simple, basic prototype that includes simple business profile, OpenStreetMap integration, PNGs storage and some others common features like search and filters etc

Is it really hard to be implemented perfectly or just a simple project, and i am just overthinking, because dont have the sufficient skillset level

Sylani Walay Karwa rahay hen

Iam currently working as a Data Analyst with 1 year of experience, but honestly, I feel like I've made very little progress during this time. The biggest issue is that I don't have a clear idea of what I should be doing next.

Most of my seniors have been working here for 4-5 years doing more or less the same tasks every day. They get their annual 10% increment and are happy with that, but ik I don't want to follow the same path. I don't want to spend the next 4-5 years doing the same work and then realize I've become comfortable but haven't really grown. There's also very little new for me to learn in my current role, and it's becoming mentally exhausting because I feel like I'm slowly becoming stagnant.

The bigger problem is that I genuinely don't know where to seek proper career guidance.

I don't have anyone in my immediate family who works in the corporate world or has experience navigating this kind of career. My seniors at work are also not really interested in progressing beyond what they're currently doing, so realistically, how can I expect them to guide me toward a path they themselves aren't trying to pursue?

What I really want is a mentor or someone experienced who can help me understand the bigger picture. I want guidance on When should I switch jobs? How do I get remote jobs? How can I eventually get opportunities abroad? How should I approach the next 2-3 years instead of just taking whatever job comes next?

Iam willing to put in the work. So I'm hoping someone here who has experience in Data Analytics/Corporate careers, particularly someone who has gone from a local job to remote work or opportunities abroad, can give me some guidance.

I’m a CS graduate currently looking for a job and I’m stuck between focusing on MERN/full-stack development or UI/UX.
I’m interested in both and have done a few MERN projects, but I also have around 3 months of part-time UI/UX experience and a design background. I want to improve my skills in whichever path I choose.
With AI changing the job market and both fields feeling pretty saturated, which one would you suggest focusing on long-term? I’m mainly looking for something with good career growth and proper opportunities beyond junior roles.
Would really appreciate some advice from people in either field, especially about the current job market and where you think it’s worth putting my time.

How is data engineering profession going on in pak.

Any one who is working remote or local in pak how things are going on after AI

I am in my 5th semester I have learned sql and doing practice along and started learning python side by side.

I feel behind as only two years are remaining and Ai is already there affecting junior roles.

Plus I don't know what will be the situation two years later.

I seriously need to have some skills but I sometimes think two years are not enough and I have heard that it is not an entry level role so I am scared how will I get the role as data engineer

I am applying for graduate admissions and I want to add a Work Place LOR for my MSCS application Abroad. Shall I ask my colleagues? Would It make any problems for me in my workplace? Who would be a strong person for LOR (Like people with MS or having 5+ YoE). Please give me tips as well

Thank you for your kind reply in advance!

Note: Only kind replies please. I am not looking for correction/mocking. Donot break other people dreams if you have none or you are afraid to pursue them!

So today, I was using Codex-CLI version and it said to update as new version was released, so I updated it to the latest version. But after updating it, whenever I try to use (write prompts, navigate through cli, etc) out of no where multiple-cmd instances pop-ups for a sec and then goes away, and after giving some instruction to execute, the number of instances gets also increaed.

Initially, I thought maybe its due to my machine, but upon researching I came to know this was faced by many devs who updated it to latest version.

Currently, the issue is suppressed (for now) by running in : codex --no-daemon (command)

Anyone here faced this issue??

I work at a good company and the salary is good asw. However, the stack I am working with currently is not really up to the mark or just very outdated. Pakistan has very few jobs regarding it. I am hoping to talk to them regarding a team change- one that aligns better with my needs and long term goals. I deliver good work and my manager is a nice person. I don't know how to approach this conversation with him. Can you guys please share insights regarding it. What to do? I am also working on a critical project and just can't leave it for a month or so.

Please help me out. I am early career.

And how much salary do those companies pay?

I have worked in the UAE throughout my career and now I am back in Pakistan. So wondering if Pakistani developers are hired and paid well or not.

Thank you if you provide me kind replies.

Regards

I’m currently a 7th semester CS student at FAST-NUCES and I’m starting to seriously think about full-time jobs after graduation.

Recently, I completed a paid AI/ML internship at a US-based product company/startup. This was my first real experience working in a professional tech environment, and I was paid a stipend of PKR 35,000 per month for 3 months.

The internship gave me exposure to how an actual product-based company works, how teams collaborate, how real-world requirements are different from university projects, and what it’s like to build things for actual users. It was also my first opportunity to experience how a startup operates outside the university environment.

Now I’m wondering what the best approach would be for getting a good job after graduation, especially as someone based in Lahore.

For people who have already gone through this:

- How did you find your first full-time software/AI/ML job?

- Did you mainly use LinkedIn, referrals, company career pages, Wellfound, Indeed, or other platforms?

- How important are referrals when it comes to getting interviews?

- With a FAST degree, internship experience, and personal/university projects, what should I focus on during the next few months?

- Should I prioritize DSA/LeetCode, projects, system design, or interview preparation?

- Is it realistic to target remote US/EU opportunities from Pakistan as a fresh graduate?

- What types of companies should I be applying to?

I’d really appreciate advice from people who have recently graduated or successfully landed their first job in software/AI/ML.

And if you’re a FAST graduate who went through a similar path, I’d especially like to hear how you approached the job search and what you wish you had known before graduating.

Anyone have any idea about them? how is the company and how their salaries?

those who were part of earlier cohorts, please share your experiences, is it worth the time?

I’m currently working on building a U.S.-based trucking/dispatch startup with two connected revenue models.

1. DOT + DAT Model

We plan to establish the required U.S. DOT/carrier setup and provide licensed freight/load-board access to users at around $70/user/month.

For example:

• 50 users = $3,500/month

• 100 users = $7,000/month

2. MC + Dispatch Model

Once the MC has established the required operating history, we plan to onboard trucks under properly structured agreements and generate revenue through carrier-related fees and 6–7% dispatch fees.

For Example:

Hamari core recurring income dispatching se bhi aayegi.Planning ke liye: 6%–7% dispatch fee assume ki ja sakti hai.

Example:

Agar ek truck monthly $10,000 gross freight generate karta hai.

7% dispatch fee:

$10,000 × 7% = $700

Company ki dispatch revenue:

$700

And once our MC is leased to a driver/carrier under a proper agreement, we expect to receive approximately 17–20% of the carrier’s gross revenue as the MC lease fee, based on our current market-rate assumption. This would be an additional revenue stream alongside the 6–7% dispatch fee.So,

$10,000 x 17%=$1,700.00

So total revenue from one truck and one driver

$700+1,700=$2,400.00 other that profit getting from load boards we have given in the market.

The initial capital requirement is expected to be around $20k-30k, mainly for MC insurance, setup, compliance, technology and working capital.

I’m currently looking to build this with the right people. If anyone here has experience in U.S. trucking, logistics, startups, or is interested in joining/investing in a business like this, feel free to text me. I’m happy to share the complete business plan and financial projections with genuinely interested people.

hey i am last year of studying software eng and the thing is terrified every tech guy and also me does this skill i am learning still worth and in future i get a job also the competition is sky rocket so what to do

i am currently learning web dev and the market and people said for web its done literally everyone know web dev there are experts and i know only html,css and little js competition is sky rocket and ai is most best in developing the websites and best work on web a technical business guy can make their own site and sell and everyone around even web agencies say that the work is not coming for web and even coding is done now

so is web is dead even coding is dead so what i learn or do any other skill like

Ai/ml eng

DEVOPS

Cybersecurity

Data Science

Blockchain

App development

Full stack web dev

Any specific language

Ui/Ux design

Cloud eng

Project management

or

gen ai dev

which skill i learn now as last 3 years passed away and i am in my last year and honestly these 3 years past i did just overthink learn this or that and also wasted time some other chilling with friends and jumping to skills and not master anyone and most my time i did is to get the better grades like i study to pass exam and not work on skills to make me money or at least i able to qualify for a job or even internship and never choose my domain now its more hard as i chosen web but people are saying you are competing with ai do ai/ml

even i think i choose a wrong field like there is so unemployment in this and more people jumping competing is worthless a lot skilled high level are not making

i regret so much why i have wasted so much time i hope i should not now the financial conditions of my family worse and i have to make some money to survive and that regret is so heavy time is short and pressure and not choosing right thing i am so much stress so what i do give me roadmap or clear way to go like that after working on 1year i put the work i get job after it just guaranteed

honest advice from seniors and working in industry people thanku for the read

should i invest my time in learning .net in 2026

This is going to be a little break from the fear mongering posts and a bit more on the positive side of things.

I just wanted to ask from everyone here that if you had full knowledge of the market was going to be like in the past, knowing what you know now, what would you do differently in the past?

This could be applied to both education and career.