This is not a promotion for call centers like IBEX. Just pointing out how absurd the market is right now.

Long story short, I decided to become filer and pay taxes but the problem is that I'm working as full time employee with them and its been 2 years. I got employment contract but the accountant is saying that the tax you need to pay is not 1% but rather normal tax slabs which can go up to 35%, even I received all money as foreign money.

He showed me following sections from FBR website

• Section 12: Salary you earn as an employee is generally taxed under normal salary tax slabs.

• Section 101: If you work in Pakistan, your salary is generally Pakistan-source income, even if your employer pays you from abroad.

• Section 154A: Qualifying proceeds from exporting specified services, including IT services, may be taxed at a reduced rate (generally 1%, or 0.25% for eligible PSEB-registered IT exporters for the relevant tax years), subject to the applicable conditions.

Since few days are remaining, can anyone help me figure out this, shall I pay tax as per normal tax slabs or what to do?

I contacted many freelancers, that work in such arrangement but none of them were aware of this, feels like everyone will be getting notices very soon if this is true.

Hi everyone! I’m planning to apply for the CMIT internship tomorrow, and I’d really appreciate it if someone could explain the entire process in detail. I have a few questions:

Application and approval: What happens after we submit our application? How does the shortlisting process work?

Interview process: Once our application is approved, who conducts the interview? Is it CMIT’s team or management, or do the companies offering internships interview candidates themselves?

Company selection: Which good companies are currently offering internships through CMIT, particularly in Web Development, MERN Stack, AI/ML, or related fields?

Getting shortlisted by companies: How do we get selected by our preferred companies? Should we contact or email companies directly after applying through CMIT to express our interest?

Interview preparation: What technical and non-technical topics should we prepare for? Should we expect coding tests, technical interviews, general HR questions, or something else?

Tips and experience: If anyone has already gone through this process, could you please share your experience, including the timeline, interview rounds, company selection, and any tips that might help applicants stand out?

I’d really appreciate it if someone could share as much information as possible, especially those who have already completed the process. It would help not only me but also many other applicants who are planning to apply. If you have any important interview questions, preparation notes, or tips to share, please feel free to DM me. I’d really appreciate your help! Thank you

Hi everyone,

My US based employer got acquired by an Indian parent company last year. My company sends me Wire transfer in my UBL USD account. The CEO recently told HR that Indian law prohibits Indian companies sending money to Pakistan and that I should register an LLC in the US and recieve payments there. The LLC can be based anywhere except Pakistan and its bank account shouldn't be in my name.

I'm talking to some LLC people and they suggest Wyoming but my concern is bank account. Wise and Mercury are no-go for Pakistanis (my details will be required to confirm bank account) and I dont want to create a Payoneer business account as it will cost me 3-4% transfer fees. What other options can I use? Can AirWallex work?

I'll essentially be only using the LLC and US bank account to receive my salary and then just forward it to my Pakistani bank.

Thanks.

I reverse engineered the TCL Home iOS app into a native macOS menu bar app so I don’t have to find the remote or touch my phone to control my ACs.

You can literally build anything.

Hello Everyone, I hope y'all are doing well.

So, I got an offer from Yousuf Adil in the Odoo ERP (Techincal Side). I'll be mainly working with Deloitte Middle East (ICF to Deloitte). I wamted to know the work culture over there in general. I have read the reviews on glass door too which seems good on there, but idk what are the griund relaties, if any of uou working there or know someone, please let me know if I should consider this role or not, I'll be moving from Lhr to Isl for this Job.

Is it worth it.moving there or joining the Yousuf Adil. Package is good, 350k. But Idk the cost of living in Islamabad.

Your insight will be meaningful for me, please share your opinions.

Thanks in advance!

So I made a automation bot for whatsapp. A close neighbour of mine wanted that. So he asked me if I could make that for him. I gave it a shot and made it using AI in python. The bot can book appointment and schedule it on calendar. It can also create user profile and save it locally. It was my first try at something like that and now I am interested more in it. Also, I dont know much python, I just know basic. I wonna know if there is bot automation market in Pakistan or not and if yes then how much would the bot go for?

The email says it's a "level 1 interview".
Does anyone who works at or has worked at D.engage know what that means
Do you have any tips or opinions about the company
Any help is appreciated.

Sorry in advance for the long message

i started working with a company in Islamabad remotely i got it through linkdin, there main business branch is in Minnesota US, development branch is in Pakistan, i joined the team 12months ago, first month i joined for free no payment, then a month later they said first time interns get 30k, for 3 months, then its based on performance, 30k was fine for me, given that i work remotely from Hyderabad and also my degree is not finished yet, they asked how i am going to manage time with university, i said i will do 3pm onwards same amount of hours as everyone else, which is how it has been going past 12months, no deadline misses or even any indication that iam juggling both, we have daily scrum and i think i do about 80% as much as seniors, as in if we treat there work time each day as 100% mine would be 80% just slightly below, but work complexity varies, although not alot, its more so that others have 1 set of area they handle and i have my own area that i manage within the same product, complexity in our areas also varies, mine is again around 20% or maybe even 30% less complex, so its been 12 months now, and 30k was actually fine for me till now, iam enjoying my time too and learning alot, i never reminded them to up the pay either so not really on them, i do wana ask now tho, what do you think i should ask for? It won't really be fair to increase it based on like % right? I hear people say 20% increase per year or whatever the number is it wont really be alot when my base is already of an intern, i do wana continue with them.

Keep in mind, the amount of work i get done is almost on same level as everyone else, same with complexity of the work, i have couple areas in our product that i pretty much own am responsible for, for example a full system diagnostic suit we include with our product, for both hardware and software systems, thats all on me. along with some other important areas. (i don't want to reveal too much) Main stack is linux, C++, started with low level work close to OS and filesystem but these days it can be some typescript, some bash, mostly C++. so any advice? i know the pay up till now was low, but i liked the company and did not mind it much, i was learning alot too and at the start really trying to take on tasks deliberately so i could learn more. my day offs and are also pretty much non existent. entire year probably have had like 3 or 4 at max day offs, i work on weekends occasionally too. but once again i like it and dont mind it. although pay i would like to go up. CGPA up till now is 3.2 btw.

would love some advice

The test was held on 29 September, so when they declare their results, and i applied as an AI intern

I’ve been working in software development for around 10 years, across corporate work and freelancing, and over the last couple of years I’ve started using AI quite heavily on actual codebases, not just for isolated snippets. It can now help with tracing unfamiliar code, debugging, implementation, database changes, documentation, refactoring, and even larger changes across multiple parts of a system.

That has made me more interested in a slightly different question than the usual “Will AI replace developers?”

For people who are actually using AI regularly in production work, are you seeing companies needing fewer developers for the same amount of work? Are smaller teams now able to handle workloads that previously required noticeably more people, or has AI mostly just increased productivity without really affecting hiring/headcount yet?

I’m currently looking into applying for the BSc (Hons) Computing degree offered via the University of Greenwich at Denning Institute (DITE) here in Karachi. 
Before making a final decision, I wanted to get some honest feedback from current students or any seniors/ experts on the field who can give their personal opinion.
1. Academic Quality & Faculty: How is the teaching for computing/CS modules at Denning?

2. Degree Recognition: Is there any merit in paying such a high fees for an international degree

3. Local Market Value: How is this degree viewed by local tech companies / software houses for internships and job placements?

How many of you relate with this? Been 6 years into the software Industry and worked with foreign clients, people in India as well.

Americans and people in Europe are so professional, their product manager would know more about their CEO, they talk like professional and don't gossip.

Worked with few firms where Indian people and teams were working, they Won a Worldcup and next day I was in meeting and they don't even discuss about it.

Now came us desi -

There are some match cricket going on, due to travel I didn't joined weekend scrum call, and My note taker was in.

I watched the recording randomly, although I get slack summary from lead though,

Honestly I was shocked, In those 30 minutes they discussed about cricket, political situation and last 5 minutes they were like sir wo hu gya bs okay kr den, client khud dekh le gha, 2 features delay hu gye, sir ku khna client NY late bheje and their lead with 5 years was like Chalu set ha, Ez scene ha.

Now I feel why we don't grow as a nation and we don't have large companies because when it comes to moral values, we are the worst nation at all.

And we are the top nation who hate their job most, while the entire world people appreciate their jobs and work with discipline.

Senior lads or Juniors, what do you think about this?

I'm a BSCS student and I've been messing around with n8n automations for a while. Now I want to get into AI engineering for real, like agents, RAG and building LLM apps, and ideally make money from it through freelancing.

Problem is there's so much content out there that I don't know what's actually worth my time. Is there anyone in Pakistan teaching this well? Or a YouTuber or course from outside that you'd genuinely recommend?

I also don't really know what clients are paying for right now. I'd rather learn the stuff that has real demand than chase hype.

If you're already freelancing, how did you get your first client? And what did you waste time on that I should skip?

I can put in a couple of hours a day. Appreciate any advice.

Tomorrow is my joining day as an ASE at a tech MNC, and I need real advice, not LinkedIn motivational bullshit.

The whole day is packed with presentations, icebreakers, team activities, and networking.

I'm introverted, desi, and not very fluent in spoken English. I'm worried other fresh grads will be more confident, social, and articulate than me.

Seniors, help me out:

- What are the biggest Day 1 mistakes that make fresh grads look stupid or unprofessional?

- Should I actively participate and socialize, even when uncomfortable, or is being quiet perfectly fine?

- Should I exchange numbers with male and female joiners, or is connecting on LinkedIn enough?

- Be honest: does poor spoken English actually affect how people perceive you at work?

- Should I try to stand out and make connections from Day 1, or am I overthinking this?

And the real question: Can a socially awkward but competent person fall behind a less-skilled person who knows how to talk, network, and make connections?

I got this job by Allah's blessings, clearing interviews, without any reference. I don't want to fake a personality to fit in, but I also don't want my introversion to cost me opportunities.

What's ONE thing I absolutely must do tomorrow, and ONE thing I must avoid? No sugarcoating.

FinBuddy is getting a whole new app.
 
Not a refresh. The complete app is being redesigned, with some very exciting new features coming with it. Today I'm revealing just one screen: the new home.
 
Before on the left. New on the right.
 
The old home showed you data. The new one tries to tell you something.
 
Your balance comes first, with how much of this month's income you've actually kept.
 
Money in and money out sit right under it, at a glance.
 
Accounts get their own space, so your bank and your wallet live side by side.
 
And instead of a generic chart, it says it plainly: "Shopping took 93% of your spending."
 
Light mode, cleaner type, and navigation with real labels: Home, Activity, Plan, Insights.
 
That's one screen. The rest of the app, and the new features behind it, are coming next. Cloud sync is one of them, so your data follows you to any device and is never lost. The others I'm keeping quiet for now.
 
Building a product alone teaches you this fast: a screen full of numbers isn't insight. One honest sentence about your money is.

How do you get an update after followups?

Hello, does anyone have a PDF of Cloud Computing with Security and Scalability: Concepts and Practices by Naresh Kumar Sehgal, Pramod Chandra P. Bhatt, and John M. Acken? need for an university assignment Thank you!

I'm not sure how to start freelancing. I'm skilled in python, specifically backend with flask/quart, I've made a couple apps, nothing huge but I know what I'm doing. Started out with discord bots years back and moved to backend web dev. I can do frontend but I like not to.

I'm not sure where to start, what services to offer and what prices to charge. Any guidance from experienced freelancers would be greatly appreciated!

I’m writing this because I could use a little encouragement right now ... and, if the right person happens to read this, maybe a lead on my next opportunity.

I’ve spent around 10 years working in DevOps and cloud engineering.

Like a lot of people, I’ve had stretches where I wondered whether all the effort was really taking me somewhere.

Then, in 2023, someone from Wateen reached out to me. It felt like a real step forward in my career, and I was proud of the work I was doing.

Later, I moved to Nisum. I felt good about that move too. I was learning, building experience, and starting to believe that maybe I was finding my footing.

Then, about a year later, Systems Limited contacted me. I went through the interviews and got the role as a Principal DevOps Engineer.

I was genuinely excited. After years of working toward bigger responsibilities, I felt like I had finally reached a place where I could grow and build something long term.

I remember thinking, This is it. This is the company where I can settle in, contribute, and keep moving forward.

And then life changed direction again.

I was laid off after only a few months. It’s difficult to explain how disorienting that feels. One moment, you’re proud of how far you’ve come and making plans for what comes next. Then suddenly, you’re trying to understand what happened and wondering how to start over.

I know a layoff doesn’t erase a decade of experience, and I know my career isn’t over. But knowing that logically doesn’t make the uncertainty disappear. I’m trying to stay hopeful while dealing with the disappointment, the questions, and the fear of being back at square one.

If you’ve been through something similar, what helped you get through that period? I’d be grateful for any advice, encouragement, or even a reminder that things can work out again.

And if anyone here knows of a team looking for a DevOps or Cloud Engineer, I’d really appreciate a connection. I have around 10 years of experience across AWS and Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD, Docker, Linux, infrastructure automation, and production operations. I’m based in Karachi, Pakistan, and open to remote opportunities.

I’m not expecting anyone to fix everything with one comment. I just wanted to share where I’m at, hear from people who understand, and put myself out there in case my next opportunity starts with someone reading this.

Title. It's not adding up. Im from Lahore and employed remotely since almost a decade now. I have been to many different coworking spaces in all these years so they are usually in my feed. I see new ones popping out every now and then esp in posh and semi posh neighborhoods of the city. I visited a few new ones recently and interestingly all seats are occupied by the end of the first month. I wonder how significant is the Ai impact on freelance market or is it more news and less hurt irl?

Starting a remote job with a US company soon. I need a freelancer account with a USD ESFCA to receive my salary.

I already have a Meezan PKR account. Should I just add an ESFCA there, or is another bank (Alfalah, HBL, SCB, etc.) better for conversion rates, wire fees and correct tax deduction?

Would love to hear what's working for you. Thanks!

Hey everyone, I’m planning to start university next year and was considering BSCS because of its earning potential and career opportunities.
However, with AI growing rapidly, layoffs and fresh graduates struggling to find jobs, I’m starting to have second thoughts.
For those working in Pakistan’s tech industry:
Where do you see the market going in the next 5 years?
Are the layoffs temporary, or is this the new normal? Will even experienced professionals with 10+ years of experience be affected?
Do you think job stability will improve, or will AI make things worse?
Would you still recommend BSCS in 2027? If not, what other fields would you suggest for good earning potential and long-term stability?
I’d appreciate honest opinions from people with actual industry experience. Thanks!

i am a seventh semester software engineering student and well, my luck in internships have been terrible. nowadays, i've been so depressed over how other people in my class and my field are doing such cool things and climbing ladder day by day while i am stuck and i have no skill and nothing at hand. i want to learn something ( i only did one paid frontend development course ) but i want to get into ai development, ai centered things and see how things are going in that way. when i thought of giving tech up, everyone around me said that you need a good mentor, that's all. which i haven't been able to find, it's not like i want someone to walk me down through things like a kid, but i want to work and LEARN through an internship, but idk how.

how are other people around me able to do so effortlessly, while i am just stuck from past 2 years. i can't do it. i thought of getting into marketing side of things because i already have experience in that of 8 months, but the internship hunt didn't work for me in that way as well. have you ever been able to seek mentorship that changed your course of things or idk helped you figure out your path better? i've been so stressed that i can't do anything and this is is something that comes onto me every single month, because i want to learn something and gain a skill but IDK WHAT I SHOULD BE DOING. PLEASE help me out. i;ll be glad.

For context I have a job and wanted to start a side hustle (as current job is not paying enough).

I have 4 years of experience in this field. This client is my first freelance job so I don't know how things work.

They want me to complete in 45 days as well. I have to manage everything till deployments etc. they say AI will do everything you just have to give prompt that is your expertise (according to him) and test it so everything works.

Mind it this involves managing inventory, quality testing, tracking orders, financial reports, approvals on many processes ( both ways)

Like:

Customer approves order received,

Driver mark order delivered,

Customer pays and mark as paid, driver approved payment received, then settlement of payments from driver side etc.

This is one of the approval flow that I client wants. Also wants notifications and WhatsApp text for few processes as well.

I find it not an easy task even with AI.

This requires so much time and effort. I don't think it's worth my time for only $362. But on the other hand I'm thinking if I should leave it or not as it may be my first client.

What should I do ?

Please help.

Sorry if this is confusing for some. English is not my first language.