This article has been submitted by Dr. Adeeba Khan. The writer is an Assistant Professor/Deputy Director DSFA&UA, Department of Business Administration, University of Poonch Rawalakot. She can be contacted on: universityuni97@gmail.com
When the world adopts digitalization, distant work has emerged as a viable alternative for traditional office settings. In Pakistan, however, different access to digital tools, infrastructure and skills postponed a tough truth: Distance work is still a distant dream for most of the population. While city centers enjoy better connection and resources, millions of people in rural areas face incredible internet, power shortages and limited access to equipment – making digital inclusion very uneven.
The division is not only technical, but is deeply socio-economic and gendered. In houses with low incomes, equipment is often divided, and women in conservative areas have restrictions on the use of technology. This uneven access restrictions involvement in the external workforce and increases existing inequalities.
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In addition, digital literacy is a major obstacle. Pakistan’s public education system is unable to equip students with the skills required for online work, making a difference among those who can flourish from far away and who are left behind. An informal sector for a working group, where work cannot be done online, appears to be irrelevant and excludes the change in distance work.
Formal institutions are also untrained. Many organizations lack systems and guidelines to effectively manage external teams. The culture of the workplace in Pakistan is still equal to the presence of productivity, which makes it difficult to accept distance work without changes in mindset. This is the absence of the legal structure to protect the rights to distance workers.
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Despite these challenges, external work provides potential in knowledge-based areas. Some urban companies have successfully used hybrid models, but the success is limited to digital gains. In order to create a reality for everyone, distance work should be invested in infrastructure, expand digital literacy and ensure inclusive guidelines.
Therefore, although external work may look like a future, it is not universally accessible. Without addressing the Digital Division, the risk of strengthening the inequality instead of resolving distance work risk. A more inclusive and just approach is required that builds digital intervals and ensures equal opportunities for everyone.
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This article has been submitted by Dr. Adeeba Khan. The writer is an Assistant Professor/Deputy Director DSFA&UA, Department of Business Administration, University of Poonch Rawalakot. She can be contacted on: universityuni97@gmail.com
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