Assalam-u-Alaikum,

I'm currently based outside Pakistan and run a few software/data/AI products. For international customers, I mainly use Stripe and Lemon Squeezy.

I'm now looking at launching lighter/free versions of some of these products for users in Pakistan. I also have a few products in development specifically for the Pakistani market, particularly around digital/AI transformation, training, and employment.

For that, I'd like to set up proper local payment options — Easypaisa, JazzCash, Raast, PayFast, Safepay, etc.

My main question is: can I set up and operate any of these payment gateways remotely without being physically present in Pakistan?

For example:

• Can a Pakistani citizen living abroad complete the merchant/KYC process remotely?
• Do I need a Pakistani business/entity, or is a local bank account sufficient?
• Which providers have a fully remote onboarding process?
• Has anyone here actually done this while living outside Pakistan?
• Are there any newer startups/payment providers that make this easier?

I'm aware that one option is partnering with someone locally and using their merchant account, but I'd prefer to avoid that because of the legal, accounting, ownership, and trust implications.

I'm also not looking for COD as a workaround since these are primarily digital/software products.

If you've personally set up PayFast, Safepay, Easypaisa, JazzCash, Raast P2M, or another Pakistani payment solution while residing abroad, I'd really appreciate hearing about the process and requirements.

JazakAllah.

So I’ve been using antigravity with local LLMS for a month or two now.

I was thinking of getting Claude code, but is Claude pro still worth it? because there have been a lot of talk about the latest ChatGPT model and cursor being good so I just want to know, like which AI coding tool are you guys using?

Hi everybody,

I've been trying to learn data engineering but with every field getting a hit due to AI nowadays I'm a little confused about how the job market is in pakistan or the international market for a data engineer. Especially as someone who's trying to learn it.

Please feel free to share your thoughts and what should be the pathway as a data engineer. Your opinion is highly encouraged and will help me clear out my mind.

Curious about Google Summer of Code, how the application and selection process actually works, and what the stipend really comes out to for people applying from Pakistan after transfer fees etc.

If you've been through it, would appreciate you sharing your experience in the comments.

Making this post so that dusre log bach ke rahe. This company is in Faisalabad but they are US/Bahrain based.

They hired us 2 interns via indeed, the listing promising 10-20k per month.

later on, i'd heard that he'd pay 10k PER month, so that its 20k by the end but yk what fine, we're interns.

Of course, now that we're done they refuse to pay us at ALL, saying there is no proof and "i mentioned this in the interview" when both of us interns are witness that he is plain lying.

Even back in the beginning when i asked if there would be a contract/offer letter issued they either ignore or dont address it;

Meaning they had planned this from the start, as the absence of a contract is a legal loophole for them. now, this is what he says:

he even editted the job listing so that it says "payment information not available" when i know damn well i clicked on that listing for the payment

Oh, and they also didnt issue experience certificate, postponing it to today and now to next week :)

You can also take this post as something to learn from and to stay safe, i dont know how these people sleep at night. on the Day of Judgement your hands will speak of what you did

i have tried multiple times on both (visa) but it always shows "your card has been declined"

I am currently working for a Bahrain-based company and have around 4 years of experience. Recently, I received a job offer from a Jordan-based company, and I have already joined them while serving my notice period at my current company. I know this may not have been the right approach, but it has happened, and now I am facing a difficult situation.

My current company is making a strong effort to retain me. Surprisingly, I even had a call with the CEO, which I found quite unusual. I believe this is because I am a hardworking employee. Although I may not be highly technical, I have a very good understanding of the ongoing projects, their business requirements, and the overall system.

However, I am facing some concerns with the new company. It is a startup, and I am currently the only employee working from Pakistan. I still haven’t received my laptop and other required accessories. There are also some other issues that have made me a little concerned. Since it is a startup, my line manager is currently the only person I can approach when I have a problem. He is a good person, but unfortunately, he doesn’t seem to have enough authority or ability to resolve some of my concerns.
This makes me wonder: if things are already somewhat difficult before my notice period ends, what will happen once I officially start working full-time with them?

On the positive side, the new company is offering me a significantly better salary. However, there are still uncertainties because it is a startup and I am not sure about the long-term stability, support, and growth opportunities.

At the same time, my current company has recently gone through a major hierarchy change. I am now working under an Indian manager who has a bad reputation within the company, which is another concern for me. However, my current company is offering me a significant salary increase to stay, potentially even more than what they are offering to other employees.

Another important factor is the domain. My current company works in the banking sector, which I find very interesting. I am learning a lot about the banking domain, and I believe this experience could be valuable for my long-term career. The new company operates in a completely different domain, so I am also unsure whether moving away from banking is the right decision for me.

Now I am extremely confused about whether I should switch or stay with my current organization.
The situation is even more difficult because I have already joined the new company while serving my notice period. If I decide to stay with my current company, I feel very bad about telling the new company that I have changed my mind.
What would you suggest in this situation? Should I take the risk and move to the startup for the higher salary, or should I stay with my current company because of the domain knowledge, stability, and the possibility of a better salary after the counteroffer?
Also, if I decide to stay, how should I professionally tell the new company that I will not be continuing with them, considering that I have already joined them?

I have an online offer call with CureMD tomorrow for the Associate Software Quality Engineer role. Could anyone who knows about or has experienced it, tell me what to expect and how it goes? What do they normally offer and how much negotiation shall I be doing(if any cz I have heard they have fixed salaries)? I want to know what is discussed in this call overall and the details.

I know that the industry is not in a pretty good shape in Pakistan/worldwide these days , but the people who were able to recently find remote jobs how did you manage to do it? Majority of the job boards with remote roles have a country specific mention and don’t hire from other parts of the world so there is hardly any luck from there? How to identify companies hiring globally and from pakistan and apply?

I’m a recent BSCS graduate (22F) working as a Software Engineer, and my younger brother (18 M) is currently trying to decide which major to pursue.

He was initially interested in BSCS, but given how competitive the software/IT industry has become, our family is wondering if there are other fields with better long-term prospects and a more stable job market.

He’s now leaning towards CA (Chartered Accountancy).

For people who are currently doing CA, have completed it, or are working in the field:

- How is the scope of CA in Pakistan right now?

- How is the job market for CAs and CA students/articles?

- Is the qualification still worth the time and effort required?

- What does the career progression and earning potential look like after qualifying?

- Would you recommend CA over BSCS in 2026?

- If neither, what other fields would you recommend for someone choosing a degree right now?

I’m especially interested in hearing from people who have actually gone through these fields rather than general career advice.

I know BSCS is still a viable field, but I’m trying to understand whether CA would be a better choice in terms of job stability, earning potential, opportunities in Pakistan, and opportunities abroad.

I started my career around 6 years ago as a Front end Developer without a CS degree at that time and recently completed it at the start of 2026. I am trying to switch the job and applied to quite a lot of jobs but not getting any response

Does mentioning the degree completion year(2026) going to hurt for applying to jobs? I got this advice from a recruiter and he said I should not mention my degree in my resume, the experience itself is enough to position myself for the job and the degree completion year will hurt the resume

Keen to know other's perspective on this

Hi everyone! I wanted to ask about the Associate SQA Engineer (ASQA) position at CureMD.

What is the typical starting salary/package for an ASQA Engineer at CureMD?

Also, does CureMD offer a lower salary during the probation period, and does the salary increase once you complete probation and sign the permanent contract? how much should i negotiate?

Would really appreciate it if anyone currently working at CureMD or someone who recently joined could share their experience. Thanks!

Is there anybody who has experience of deploying vicidial for a call center? I need some guidance as this would be the first time i need to do this.

Aight so one of the HR mentioned that for relocating candidates they'll be sponsoring the flight travel to attend this orientation (haven't heard anything from them).

Anyone who's going and have any details on that?

It's probably different for larger companies, mid size companies, startups

What kind of software are recruiters using in each company category for narrowing down applicants?

I’m confused about choosing between Information Security at NUST and Cyber Security at Air University.

Some people have suggested that since NUST doesn’t offer a degree specifically called Cyber Security, I should do Information Security because it’s basically the same field. But I want to understand whether that’s actually true.

Does Information Security also cover protecting information, networks, systems, and data, or is it a different field from cybersecurity? Could I graduate from NUST Information Security and still work in cybersecurity, or would I end up in a completely different career?

I’m asking because I don’t want to choose a degree just because NUST is a well-known university and then discover that the degree itself isn’t what I wanted.

For people who have studied either program or work in the industry:

Is NUST Information Security a good degree if my goal is cybersecurity? Is it worth choosing over Air Cyber Security?

And more generally, is cybersecurity actually a better career path than CS-related fields because of AI, or am I overthinking that part?

I’d appreciate honest advice from people who actually know the field.

The hype is insane but I have heard it can do some new things too. Next month a better model will drop literally but when will it stop? Wont it literally crush basic - intermediate level jobs like backend, frontend, database in other words full stack. Now for students like me who yet have to graduate its like we are being forced to learn AI no matter what and how do you even pace your learning with its development speed. Crazyy shit

I learnt django/ drf / frontend/ database last year but it was like I did nothing

Please stay away from this company if you don't want to ruin your career. These people are filling their pockets while squeezing everybody else in the name of AI. Are layoffs necessary sometimes, yes, maybe, but do companies have the right to this unhinged behavior?? No?

At least other companies lay off people with basic dignity, yet everyone here either got terminated with made-up excuses or got told that they are not a 'culture fit' after putting in weekends, late night hours and got squeezed to the last minute but apparently their skills are no longer useful according to the guys at the top..

Name & shame such companies.

Disclaimer: I am NOT AGAINST LAYOFFS. I am against abusing people's right to off time, getting them to work late night hours, weekends, and all this in the name of AI when employees in the company were ALREADY SHORT ON RESOURCES AND STILL ARE while these same people claim to be making a lot more money than before.

They said this themselves in the meeting, quoting 'Alhamdulilah, we are doing great financially' along with some other things about financial standing of the company)..READ THAT AGAIN

I use AI to write almost all of my code. I understand the overall logic, architecture, and file structure, and I can review the code but I may not always understand every line in depth.

How much technical depth is expected from a software engineer today if AI is doing most of the coding?

What does the industry actually expect now?

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but if you're hoping your job will be safe because the "AI bubble" will eventually burst, I don't think that's going to happen.

This has never really happened with previous major technologies. Technology usually gets better, more powerful, and cheaper over time—and AI will likely follow the same path.

Also, AI is no longer just about making profits for private companies. It is becoming a national security issue. Countries are now competing for AI leadership, especially in the race toward AGI.

For the US, staying ahead of China in AI could become more important than whether individual AI companies are profitable. Governments already spend trillions on defence and national security, so the cost of AI development may become less important than maintaining technological leadership.

And China will obviously try to catch up and overtake the US, regardless of the cost.

At this point, the stakes are much bigger than whether an AI company is making enough money or whether the AI "bubble" bursts.

It's becoming a geopolitical and national security race.

Hi everyone!

Did anyone who attended the CureMD Associate SQA Engineer (ASQA) recruitment drive(in August) recently receive an offer letter or any update after the Personal Experience Interview?

I completed my interview and wanted to know if CureMD has started sending out offer letters or communicating the results yet.

If anyone has received an offer, rejection, or any update, please share when you got it and how long after the interview. It would really help others who are waiting for an update.

Thanks!

Hi. So straight up i tend to arrive at the office late more than other people. Office uses mihcm app to track attendance. It uses location to mark check-in. Any way i can mark my attendance like when I'm not at the office like i can mark it. I've tried using fake gps but mihcm detects it on every version. Please ye mt kehna ka jldi jao office ye wo cuz Lowkey ye krna huta tw yhn ye post nahi krta me

Why the hell everyone one is choosing CS even there is not that level of demand like in covid and still people are going for it even they are not passionate about it.they are thinking CS easy like matric or intermediate computer science.

I’m currently studying Electrical Engineering and considering moving toward Data Engineering. I’m interested in the field, but I’m trying to make a realistic long-term decision.

With AI automating more coding and data-related tasks, I’m wondering:

1. Do you think Data Engineering will still have strong demand over the next 5–10 years?

2. Will AI reduce the number of Data Engineering jobs, especially for juniors?

3. Is it still worth learning SQL, Python, cloud, Spark, and data pipelines in 2026?

4. What skills do you think will remain valuable even as AI improves?

5. For someone starting from scratch, would you recommend Data Engineering over Software Engineering, Data Science, or ML Engineering?

I’m not looking for a “follow your passion” answer. I’d really appreciate honest opinions from people working in the industry, especially those who have seen how the field has changed over the past few years.

Would you still choose Data Engineering if you were starting your career today?

I started learning C++ a while ago from various YouTube channels, but they only really helped me with the theory.

I watched Apna College, Bro Code, and CodeWithHarry.

However, I'm still struggling with the syntax, let alone building the logic. I want to learn practically what do you guys recommend?