Who would like to speak at a conference in Karachi, Pakistan on practical applications of the blockchain technology in September? Travel and accommodation is covered. Via Susanne Tarkowski Tempelhof

15 big challenges, 15 big opportunities Great questions by Shahjahan Chaudhary NIC Karachi is a pro-innovation knowledge hub. We see startups as research teams focused on solving big problems and pursuing opportunities at scale. We like to start with questions. Here are some questions and challenges you should consider working on. 1. How to build a 1000 sq ft house for Rs 350 per square foot? 2. How to offer near-free public transport to all 20 million citizens of Karachi? 3. How to offer electricity to citizens of Karachi for Rs 1 per unit? 4. How to convert Karachi slums, where over 50% of the population lives, into happy, clean, liveable spaces where even our Prime Minister would like to stay? 5. How can a startup lift 1 million people into prosperity? How about 10 million? 6. How can we nurture a measurable growth mindset in the 40 million children going to public schools with a total budget of $250,000? 7. How can we "follow the money" in federal and provincial governments using Blockchain and make governance more transparent and effective? 8. How can we save and enhance the mangrove forests profitably for the City of Karachi? 9. How can we create Cyberdefence to reduce our need for conventional and nuclear weapons? 10. How can we measure and improve health outcomes for all of Pakistan's citizens - increase lifespan, reduce infant mortality, become less prone to getting sick? 11. How can we promote Sindh's Heritage and History and make it a top travel destination for the world? 12. How can Pakistan Railways leverage technology to become the backbone of Pakistan's transport ecosystem? How can we creatively fund a 100x capacity increase in Railways? 13. How can we build a robot that cleans public streets continuously at close to zero cost? 14. If we were to give up roads and cars, what could replace them that costs less and enhances universal well-being? 15. If you think there is a question or opportunity more interesting and challenging than the above, what is it and how would you tackle it? Yusuf Hussain, Murtaza Zaidi, Jawwad Farid, Zia Imran

Alhamdo Lillah, I’ve completed my 100 MOOCs today. I wanted to compare it with the 100 courses that I’ve taken during my Bachelor, Masters and PhD in Computer Science. The traditional route of diploma/degree took me 12 years and costs $291,000 (tuition fee alone). The MOOCs route costs $9,300 and 4 years only. I’ve taken courses from Coursera, Udacity, Udemy, Lynda, MasterClass, UNIC, eDX, Harvard, DataCamp, Big Data University, YouTube, Hamilton Booz Allen, IBM, Experfy, SimpliLearn and GetSmarter. The cheapest was for Free and the most expensive was for $2,800. The Best Course was from Professor Daniel Chamovitz (What a Plant Knows) of Tel Aviv University. I’ve taken courses from Data Science to Medieval Magic and from Quran to Fashion Design, from Writing to Deep Learning and from Blockchain to Genomics. My 12 years of traditional learning landed me a job of assistant professor at GIKI for $810/month and my MOOCs have prepared me for a CTO job in the US for $20,000/month. Thanks God I am homeschooling my kids. I will be writing a detailed paper on my findings after Eid. Here is the list for you guys to enjoy and learn 1 Big Data Integration and Processing 2 Machine Learning with Big Data 3 Graph Analytics for Big Data 4 Magic in the middle Ages 5 Introduction to Big Data 6 Big Data Modeling and Management Systems 7 Genomic Data Science with Galaxy 8 Introduction to Genomic Technologies 9 Capstone: Create Value from Open Data 10 Executive Data Science Capstone 11 Case studies in business analytics with ACCENTURE 12 Foundations of marketing analytics 13 People Analytics 14 What a Plant Knows 15 Foundations of strategic business analytics 16 Operations Analytics 17 A Crash Course in Data Science 18 Building a Data Science Team 19 Customer Analytics 20 Data Science in Real Life 21 Managing Data Analysis 22 AWS Certified Solution 23 Big Data Analysis - Demos 24 Data Visualization in R with ggvis 25 The Analytics Edge 26 Data Manipulation in R with dplyr 27 Understanding Terrorism and the Terrorist Threat 28 Geospatial Intelligence & the Geospatial Revolution 29 Beyond Silicon Valley: Growing Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Economies 30 Data Science Capstone 31 Social Entrepreneurship 32 Tackling the Challenges of Big Data 33 Developing Data Products 34 Practical Machine Learning 35 Regression Models 36 Reproducible Research 37 Statistical Inference 38 Exploratory Data Analysis 39 Getting and Cleaning Data 40 R Programming 41 Data Sciences Toolbox 42 Big Data Fundamentals 43 Big Data Analysis with Revolution R Enterprise 44 Explore Data Science Specialization 45 Calling Bullshit 46 Python for Genomic Data Science 47 Big Data - Capstone Project 48 Intellectual Humility: Theory 49 Intellectual Humility: Science 50 Intellectual Humility: Practise 51 Importance of India 52 Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies 53 Homeland Security & Cybersecurity Connection - It's Not About the Terrorists 54 Introduction to Personal Branding 55 Neural Networks and Deep Learning 56 Improving Deep Neural Networks: Hyperparameter tuning, Regularization and Optimization 57 Structuring Machine Learning Projects 58 Effective Altruism 59 SAS Enterprise Miner 60 SAS Analytics 61 Creative Writing 62 Introduction to Digital Currencies 63 Introduction to Self Driving Cars - NanoDegree 64 Google Adwords - NanoDegree 65 Strategic Business Analytics Specialization 66 Executive Data Science Specialization 67 Accounting Analytics 68 The Data Scientist’s Toolbox 69 IBM Blockchain Essentials 70 Blockchain for Finance Professionals 71 IBM Blockchain Foundation Developer 72 Data Science 73 Big Data 74 Fashion Design 75 BlockChain 76 Money and Banking 77 Blockchain 78 Principles of Disruptive Innovation 79 Working on a Cross-Functional Team 80 Succession Planning 81 Selling into Companies 82 Rewarding Employees 83 Performance Review Foundations 84 Onboarding New Hires 85 New Manager Foundations 86 Managing for Results 87 Managing Team Conflict 88 Learning Python 89 Learning Bitcoin 90 Leading Productive Meetings 91 Hiring Your Team 92 Facilitation Skills for Managers and Leaders 93 Digital Currencies in Developing World 94 Delegating Tasks to Your Team 95 Building a Recommendation System with Python Machine Learning & AI 96 Building Accountability into Your Culture 97 Blockchain: Basics 98 Blockchain: Beyond the Basics 99 Blockchain & Cryptocurrency 100 Writing Via Zeeshan-ul-hassan Usmani

Faisalabad Developers vs Karachi Developers the Ultimate Panacloud $10K Web/Hybrid Bootcamp Starting after Elections We are going to start a Panacloud Web/Hybrid $10K Bootcamp just after the election day in Karachi and Faisalabad. I, Zeeshan Hanif and Hira Shoaib will be leading the bootcamp. We will give you extensive training at a break-neck pace, either you will become a international software developer who is able to earn $10,000 dollars per month or you will be removed from the program. We will also find out which city produces better developers? Karachi or Faisalabad All Saylani Faisalabad Batch 1 students can participate in this Bootcamp. Please contact Khurram Raheel Meher and get yourself listed in the Faisalabad Bootcamp. After an interview and quizzes the following 48 Karachi developers have already been selected for the Web Bootcamp: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1miG_WWBzP4C9lYrnjpDw6rXDsdzS98KEFkGbqczoPOY/edit#gid=0 Note: Results for AI, Blockchain, iOS, Android, etc. $10K Panacloud bootcamps will be announced separately and everyone will receive a email/sms about your selection. Anyone from anywhere in the world including Karachi and Faisalabad can also participate remotely if he is willing to submit the required assignments and projects, give quizzes, and follow all other bootcamp rules. Very good knowledge of HTML/CSS/JavaScript is a perquisite to join the Bootcamp. Those, who have applied but have not been selected for the bootcamp, can join remotely, and if they show performance they can join the regular bootcamp. If you are interested please join this group, all classes will be streamed live to this group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/panacloud.bootcamp At this stage I will just disclose the first two steps of the program: Step 1: Prepare for Google Web Certification at a Break-Neck Pace (This is not for the faint hearted, only the best of the best can survive these classes) Zeeshan Hanif and Hira Shoaib will teach you how to become a Google Certified Mobile Web Specialist: https://developers.google.com/training/certification/mobile-web-specialist/ All classes will be broadcast live to the Facebook Live Group. Zeeshan and Hira will give you assignments, if you do not submit the assignment on exact time you will be immediately removed from the bootcamp and the facebook group. Step 2: Build an OLX Progressive Web App for Pakistan https://www.dropbox.com/s/srmlh7diyyl90bl/Build%20an%20OLX%20Progressive%20Web%20App%20for%20Pakistan.docx?dl=0 Remote Bootcampers will join the regular bootcamp if they survive the first two steps. The Bootcamp will start just after the elections, those who want to participate please join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/panacloud.bootcamp Zia Khan

If Govt Of Pakistan and State banks launches a eRupee that can be bought and sold by global blockchain markets, the payment problem of Pakistan will get so much reduced, the transfer of funds from one to another place will become so much easier and traceable. The Pakistanis around the world would be able to send money, from overseas to Easypaisa,banks and other institutions instantly, And at no cost to anyone, it will increase trade, business and transactions in general easily, thus more will happen. This can be a leapfrog way forward to #DigitalPakistan and doing business in Pakistan much much easier ! It will also then become one of the first global players of global currency market, and people around the world will use more and more Pakistani rupee to do their own transaction, and it will make Pakistani currency very strong ! I would like to request a small committee made of Hassan Syed Ammar Jaffri Zain Tariq Waqar Zaka Monis Rahman Qasif Shahid Omar Moeen Malik Saad Allahwala Abdullah Allahwala Usman Chughtai Headed by Zeeshan-ul-hassan Usmani as he is most academic here, Who can present a paper about this formally to the related ministries and let’s make it happen ! It will happen in future anyways, so why not be one of the first and experiment with the idea ! #blockchainweek #digitalPakistan

I need help I want a copy of Bitcoin, Under rehancoin so I can give coins instead of cash in my network and people can use it to buy laptops phones stuff they want, or use it for what ever reason they want and trade it if they want Shall I make it on etherium or make another blockchain !

Pakistan in next 50 years ! 2024–2030: Foundation of Growth and Stability 1. 2024: • Comprehensive reforms introduced to strengthen democracy and governance. • Expansion of renewable energy projects, with a focus on solar and wind power in Sindh, Balochistan, and Punjab. 2. 2025: • Pakistan becomes a regional leader in clean energy with the completion of several CPEC Phase II projects focusing on green energy and infrastructure. • Nationwide literacy campaign reduces illiteracy to below 10%, with innovative e-learning platforms. 3. 2026: • Major reforms in agriculture lead to significant increases in productivity, ensuring food security and surplus exports. • Tech hubs established in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad to promote startups in AI, blockchain, and IT services. 4. 2027: • Groundbreaking of the Pakistan Space Center, aiming to launch its first independent satellite by 2030. • Health sector transformation: Universal health coverage implemented, ensuring healthcare access for all citizens. 5. 2028–2030: • Pakistan’s GDP growth surpasses 8% annually, driven by exports, tourism, and industrial diversification. • Completion of major dams (like Diamer-Bhasha Dam), ensuring water security and boosting agriculture. • Cultural renaissance: Pakistani cinema, literature, and music gain global acclaim. 2031–2040: Regional Leadership and Innovation 1. 2031–2033: • Pakistan becomes the largest exporter of textiles and technology in South Asia. • Massive expansion in education: Pakistani universities rank among the top 100 globally. • Regional stability established with stronger ties with neighbors (India, Afghanistan, Iran). 2. 2034: • Karachi emerges as a leading financial hub in Asia, attracting foreign investment. • Completion of the Pakistan Smart Cities Project, transforming major cities with advanced infrastructure and AI-based governance. 3. 2035–2036: • Pakistan launches its first human space mission through a collaboration between SUPARCO and international partners. • Major climate initiatives result in Pakistan being declared carbon-neutral by global organizations. 4. 2037–2040: • Technological breakthroughs in biotechnology and robotics put Pakistan among the top innovators globally. • Tourism thrives as ancient heritage sites like Mohenjo-Daro, Taxila, and Hunza Valley attract millions of visitors annually. 2041–2050: A Global Power 1. 2041–2043: • Pakistan’s economy becomes one of the top 10 in the world, driven by innovation, industry, and trade. • Completion of a trans-regional rail and road network connecting Central Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East. 2. 2044: • Social and economic equality achieved: Pakistan ranks among the top nations in the Human Development Index (HDI). • Women’s participation in the workforce exceeds 50%, transforming economic and social dynamics. 3. 2045–2047: • Celebrating 100 years of independence, Pakistan hosts the World Expo showcasing its achievements in technology, culture, and sustainability. • Literacy reaches 100%; Pakistan’s education system becomes a model for developing nations. 4. 2048–2050: • Pakistan plays a leading role in global peacekeeping, trade, and climate initiatives through international forums like the UN and G20. • Introduction of fully autonomous smart cities, with renewable energy-powered infrastructure and AI-driven public services. Key Sectors Driving Transformation • Economy: Diversified into technology, renewable energy, and industrial exports. • Education: A focus on innovation, science, and universal access. • Healthcare: World-class universal health systems with a focus on research and biotechnology. • Environment: Global leader in combating climate change, achieving carbon neutrality. • Diplomacy: Peaceful, collaborative relationships with neighbors and an influential role in global affairs. This vision of Pakistan’s next 50 years is achievable with strong governance, innovative policies, and the collective will of its people.

Becoming a billionaire requires a combination of mindset, strategy, execution, and sometimes luck. Here are ten key things you need to focus on: 1. Solve a Massive Problem • Billionaires build businesses that impact millions or even billions of people. Identify a problem that affects a large number of people and solve it at scale. 2. Build a Scalable Business • A billionaire’s business is not limited by time or location. Look for industries where technology, automation, and systems can help scale revenue without direct input from you. 3. Think Globally, Not Locally • Billionaires don’t just focus on their city or country; they build businesses that serve a global audience. Find ways to expand your market beyond borders. 4. Leverage Technology • Technology accelerates wealth creation. Whether through AI, blockchain, or software, billionaires use tech to create efficiency and dominance in their industries. 5. Master the Art of Networking • Surround yourself with high-value individuals—mentors, investors, and partners who can open doors to new opportunities. Your network determines your net worth. 6. Be an Investor, Not Just an Earner • Most billionaires don’t just make money—they invest it. Learn to grow money through real estate, stocks, businesses, and emerging industries. 7. Create Multiple Streams of Income • Never rely on one source of income. Billionaires diversify through various businesses, investments, and passive income sources. 8. Master the Art of Sales & Persuasion • Whether selling products, raising capital, or closing big deals, sales skills are non-negotiable for billionaires. 9. Develop Extreme Discipline & Patience • Billionaires don’t get rich overnight. They stay consistent for decades, continuously innovating and adapting. 10. Think Long-Term & Reinvent Constantly • The business world evolves rapidly. Billionaires stay ahead by continuously learning, adapting, and pivoting when necessary. If you were to focus on one of these first, which would it be?

A brilliant sustainable forestry model—a circular economy where trees are planted, maintained, harvested, sold, and the revenue is reinvested into new tree plantations. This approach ensures continuous carbon sequestration, economic sustainability, and long-term business growth. 🌱 Sustainable Carbon Offset + Timber Investment Model 1. Business Model Overview 💡 Phase 1 (Years 1-5/10): • Plant trees, maintain them, and sell carbon offset subscriptions to individuals & corporations. • Generate revenue from carbon offset fees while trees grow. 💰 Phase 2 (After 5-10 Years): • Harvest mature trees, sell timber for profit. • Replant new trees using timber revenue, ensuring continuous carbon absorption & offset sales. 🌲 Circular Sustainability = Carbon sequestration + Timber revenue + Reinvestment in new trees 2. Revenue Streams 1️⃣ Carbon Offset Subscriptions (First 5-10 Years) • Individuals & businesses pay to offset emissions while trees grow. • $25/tree planting fee + $10/month maintenance fee for 5 years = $625 per tree revenue before harvest. 2️⃣ Timber Harvest & Sales (After 5-10 Years) • High-value timber like Acacia, Neem, and Moringa can be sold for $100-$500 per tree, depending on market rates. • Profits from timber sales fund new plantations, ensuring sustainability. 3️⃣ Carbon Credits & Certification • Get trees certified under Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) or Gold Standard. • Sell carbon credits to global corporations needing CO₂ offsets. 4️⃣ Corporate Sponsorships • Offer “Named Forests” where businesses sponsor entire plantations and receive branding & carbon offset certificates. 3. Tree Selection for Thatta, Pakistan Best trees for carbon sequestration + timber value: Tree Type Harvest Time CO₂ Absorption (kg/year) Estimated Timber Value ($ per tree) Acacia Nilotica (Babul/Kikar) 8-10 years 25-35 kg $200-$500 Prosopis Cineraria (Kandi/Khejri) 7-9 years 20-30 kg $150-$400 Moringa Oleifera (Sohanjna) 5-7 years 25-30 kg $100-$300 Azadirachta Indica (Neem) 10-12 years 25-35 kg $250-$600 Eucalyptus 6-8 years 30-40 kg $150-$450 ✅ Fast-growing species (Moringa, Eucalyptus) help generate revenue sooner. ✅ Neem & Acacia are slower but yield higher-value timber. 4. Pricing Model for USA Customers Plan Trees Planted Subscription Fee (5 Years) Timber Revenue (After Harvest) ROI for Customer Basic Offset 10 trees $6,250 $2,500 - $5,000 🌱 Eco-friendly impact Standard Offset 50 trees $31,250 $12,500 - $25,000 Small-scale sustainability Corporate Offset 500 trees $312,500 $125,000 - $250,000 Large-scale impact Enterprise Offset 5,000 trees $3.12M $1.25M - $2.5M Major sustainability project 💡 Selling Point for Businesses & Individuals: • Customers offset their carbon footprint → Earn long-term returns on harvested trees. • Businesses can sponsor forests, get tax benefits, and generate positive PR. 5. Sustainable Harvesting & Reinvestment Plan 🔄 Continuous Cycle of Growth & Revenue ✔️ Year 1-5: Plant trees, generate revenue from subscriptions & carbon credits. ✔️ Year 5-10: Harvest fast-growing trees, sell timber, and reinvest in new trees. ✔️ Year 10+: Harvest larger trees, increasing timber sales & reinvestment capacity. 💰 Projected Revenue Over 10 Years (Assuming 10,000 Trees/Year) • Carbon Offset Revenue (Year 1-5): $6.25M • Timber Sales (Year 5-10): $2.5M - $5M • Reinvestment in New Trees: Funds continuous planting. • Total Business Value After 10 Years: $8.75M - $11.25M+ 6. Marketing Strategy (Selling in the USA) ✅ Target Corporate Clients (B2B) • Sell bulk offset plans to tech firms, airlines, banks, and manufacturers needing carbon neutrality. • Offer dedicated corporate forests for branding & PR. • Partner with environmental agencies & UN programs to attract grants & funding. ✅ Subscription-Based Model for Individuals (B2C) • Offer “Own a Tree, Offset Your Carbon” plans for individuals. • Target eco-conscious consumers via social media ads & influencer partnerships. ✅ Transparency & Tracking • Create an online dashboard where customers see tree growth, carbon offset impact & projected timber revenue. • Use blockchain or NFT-based certificates to prove ownership & investment. 7. Challenges & Solutions Challenge Solution Land Acquisition Partner with local farmers & use community land projects Ensuring Tree Survival Regular maintenance for 5-10 years before trees sustain themselves Convincing US Businesses to Invest Offer tax incentives, branding opportunities & transparent impact tracking Carbon Credit Certification Register with Gold Standard, Verra, and UN-backed programs 8. Expansion & Future Growth 📌 Expand to Other Regions: After Thatta, move into Thar, Sindh, Punjab, and Balochistan. 📌 Develop Agroforestry: Grow cash crops alongside trees for additional revenue. 📌 Export Timber to Global Markets: Sell harvested wood in China, UAE, and Europe for higher returns. 🌍 Final Thoughts: A Self-Sustaining Green Business 💡 Your business is not just planting trees—it’s creating a long-term, profitable carbon & timber economy. ✔ Trees planted today → Offset carbon for 5-10 years → Harvest & sell timber → Replant new trees → Cycle repeats! Would you like help with: • Website development & branding for USA customers? • Corporate sales strategies? • Financial modeling & investor pitch decks? 🚀 Let’s build a multi-million dollar green business while helping the planet! 🌱

If you’re alive in 30 years, the world will look dramatically different due to profound technological and social changes. Here’s a breakdown of what you’re likely to witness: Technological Changes 1 AI and Automation Everywhere�Artificial intelligence (AI) will evolve far beyond today’s capabilities. You’ll see AI handling complex tasks like diagnosing diseases, creating art, or even advising on legal matters. Automation will take over routine jobs in industries like manufacturing, retail, and transportation, making human work more about creativity, strategy, and emotional intelligence. 2 Quantum Computing Revolution�Quantum computers could become mainstream, solving problems we can’t tackle today. Think faster drug discovery through molecular simulations, unbreakable cryptography, or real-time optimization of global supply chains. This will reshape fields like medicine, security, and climate science. 3 Transportation Transformed�Autonomous vehicles—cars, drones, and maybe even flying taxis—will dominate. Hyperloops or other high-speed systems could shrink travel times, while electric vehicles become standard. You might not own a car anymore, instead relying on on-demand, efficient transport networks. 4 Healthcare Breakthroughs�Expect longer, healthier lives thanks to gene editing (like CRISPR), personalized medicine tailored to your DNA, and regenerative therapies that repair organs or slow aging. You could see people staying active into their 100s, with treatments that predict and prevent diseases before they start. 5 Digital Worlds Come Alive�Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) will create immersive environments for work, socializing, or entertainment. You might spend time in a “metaverse,” attending virtual concerts or meetings as if they were real, blurring the line between physical and digital life. 6 Sustainable Living Tech�Climate change will drive innovations like fusion energy, advanced solar power, and carbon capture systems. Food production might shift to lab-grown meat or vertical farms, reducing environmental strain and making sustainability a daily reality. Social Changes 1 Work and Education Redefined�With automation displacing many jobs, society will rethink employment. You might see universal basic income (UBI) debated or implemented to support people. Education will focus less on memorization and more on adaptability, critical thinking, and lifelong learning to prepare for a fast-changing job market. 2 Privacy Under Pressure�As technology collects more data—think smart homes, wearables, and AI assistants—privacy will be a hot topic. You’ll likely see stronger laws or new tools (like blockchain) to protect your information, alongside debates about who controls your digital footprint. 3 A Connected Yet Divided World�Technology will make the globe feel smaller, fostering global communities online. But you might also see fragmentation—digital “tribes” forming around shared interests, or even a “splinternet” where regions enforce their own online rules, reflecting geopolitical tensions. 4 Climate-Driven Shifts�Rising temperatures and sea levels could force migrations from vulnerable areas, reshaping where and how people live. Cities might get smarter, with green buildings and renewable energy grids, while some experiment with radical ideas like floating neighborhoods. 5 Evolving Identities and Communities�Social norms around gender, relationships, and identity will keep shifting. You might connect with AI companions or virtual influencers, and communities could form more in digital spaces than physical ones, based on interests rather than location. 6 New Ways to Govern�Trust in traditional institutions might wane, leading to decentralized governance—think blockchain-based voting or citizen-led organizations. But surveillance tech could also empower stricter control in some places, creating a divide between open and closed societies. The Big Picture In 30 years, you’ll live in a world of incredible possibilities—AI assistants managing your life, health tech keeping you youthful, or digital realities as vivid as the physical world. But it won’t be all rosy. You’ll face challenges like job displacement, ethical debates over AI, and the impacts of climate change. To thrive, you’ll need to stay adaptable, keep learning, and lean on uniquely human skills like empathy and creativity. The future will be a wild mix of wonder and complexity—get ready for the ride!