Author: Manzoor Shaikh
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Industry 5.0 and Green Engineering: Human-Centric Sustainable Production
INDUSTRY 5.O Industry 5.0 redesigns the production architecture in order to place human beings at the center of highly technological operations, producing a synthesis of human creativity and intelligent automation. In contrast to Industry 4.0, which focused on efficiency and digitization, Industry 5.0 is focused on purpose-driven production, in which sustainability, resilience, and human well-being…
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Navigating the Future of Careers in Pakistan in the AI Era
AI ERA By Prof. Dr. Tariq Rahim Soomro, SMIEEE We rode the wave of freelancing through Upwork, survived the dot-dot-dot bubbles, and watched the rise of a startup ecosystem centered in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad. But nothing—absolutely nothing—has moved the tectonic plates of our career landscape quite like Generative AI. Let’s discuss the realistic scenario…
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US–Israel–Iran War: Where Does Pakistan’s Food Security Stand?
FOOD SECURITY By Manzoor Shaikh For now, doomsday scenario such as a full-scale escalation involving a US attack on Kharg Island is set aside for a while. However, even without such escalation, a key question remains: in the current geopolitical environment, where does Pakistan’s food security stand? So far, amid the US–Israel–Iran tensions, Pakistan has…
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A Milestone Achievement in 5G Railway Communication Research
INTERBATIONAL COLLABORATION Mehran University of Engineering & Technology (MUET) proudly announces the successful completion of the PhD degree of Mr. Yahya S. Junejo in 5G Telecommunication Engineering, marking a significant milestone in advancing academic excellence through international collaboration. Mr. Junejo’s doctoral research was conducted under a prestigious joint supervision arrangement between MUET, Pakistan and Lakehead…
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Where does Pakistan stand in unprecedented surge of AI, emerging technologies?
TECHNOLOGY CEO Rastek Technologies, Engr. Rafik Ahmed Lakhani, in a conversation with ER, explained how Pakistan can progress in this rapidly evolving world and what immediate steps need to be taken. By Manzoor Shaikh Human Resource and SkillsetIn Pakistan, we face two to three types of challenges. In today’s world, we need to work rapidly—like…