By Dr. Asim J. Abro, Deputy Director (Monitoring & Evaluation) at the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) Pakistan’s push toward digitized economy has taken a significant leap forward with the rollout of the e-procurement system called e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (ePADS). Launched in 2023 by the federal Public Procurement Regulatory Authority

By Engr. Tayyeb Altaf, Instructor HVACR, GCT Rawalpindi Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of the most significant technological advancements in the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) industry. As buildings become smarter and energy efficiency becomes a global priority, AI is helping HVAC systems operate more effectively, reliably, and sustainably. By

Engr. Dr. Muhammad Nawaz Iqbal The engineering field is in a dramatic transition, due to digitalization, sustainability requirements, and fast technological developments. With all of this changing, skills and knowledge are no longer enough to ensure success in the long term. Engineers of the future will need to cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit

By Dr. Sohail Rana, COO, Power Vision Systems (Pvt) Ltd In the current challenging economic environment, exports are the only sustainable path forward for Pakistan’s industrial growth and economic stability. With local and global markets facing uncertainty, manufacturers must focus on expanding their presence in international markets to ensure long-term business viability

Engr. Dr. Muhammad Nawaz Iqbal Technology transfer has shifted from a typical way of knowledge sharing to a powerful tool for achieving sustainable engineering transformation. In current industrial ecosystems, the focus is not just on commercialization, but also on the economic, social and environmental resilience and inclusion of technologies. New transfer models

By Engr. Sheikh M. Ibraheem The End of Net Metering For nearly a decade, rooftop solar was one of the smartest financial decisions a Pakistani household could make. Export excess electricity, watch your bill drop to near zero. The public called it freedom from WAPDA. That era is over. Pakistan has officially

 By Engr. Faheem Meer About the AuthorMuhammad Faheem Meer is a veteran cable industry professional with over 35 years of experience. An Electrical Engineering graduate from UET Lahore with an MBA in Marketing, he began his career at NESPAK in 1988. He has held key roles at Saudi Cable Company and Siemens

Why manufacturing leaders should stop guessing and start solving contradictions: By Engr. Asim Saeed, TRIZ Consultant & Innovation Strategist Most factories don’t lack smart people. They lack a repeatable method for solving problems without trial-and-error, and “what worked last time.” That’s why improvement programs often become reactive. Teams fix symptoms, add more

By Engr.Tayyeb Altaf, Instructor HVACR, GCT Rawalpindi Environmentally conscious initiatives seek to advance technology so that humans can be powered by renewable energy sources. Simulating an absorption air-conditioning system with solar for a single-family home is the study’s primary goal. The transient energy modelling software TRNSYS will identify, for maximum output, and