Internet costs 1.3 billion in 24 hours
According to recent research by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), internet shutdowns in Pakistan have substantial adverse effects on the economy.
PIDE states that if the Internet is shut down for 24 hours, Pakistan experiences an immediate loss of PKR 1.3 billion, equivalent to 0.57 percent of the daily GDP average.
The economic consequences of stopping the Internet can be disastrous, particularly for ride-sharing services, food delivery, freelance work, and telecommunications industries.
Dr. Nadeem ul Haque, Vice Chancellor of PIDE, stated that the Internet is necessary for modern life.
Nevertheless, Pakistan’s internet infrastructure has yet to meet the high quality and coverage levels. The research reveals, for example, that internet shutdowns adversely affect industries such as transport, food delivery, and freelance work.
It underscores the significance of quality internet access, even in rural regions, to enable young people and minimize socio-economic disparities. This study also shows the importance of learning Internet or online study. The new generation should be motivated to learn skills and make their way in online education. Multiple websites give free online guidelines to learn skills or boost your skills.
There are multiple sites and courses available on internet even free of cost. Students can get multiple skills and earn from online platforms as freelancers.
Some skills are mentioned here that Pakistani students can learn and earn online
- Freelancing
- Content writing
- Digital Marketing
- Video editing
- Graphic Designing
- Affiliate marketing
The government of Pakistan is also taking serious steps to encourage the youth of Pakistan to learn online skills and earn passive income.