Browsing: Freelancing

In the past decade, freelancing has grown exponentially, offering professionals the freedom to work on their terms. Whether you’re a writer, graphic designer, or programmer, freelancing provides opportunities to work on exciting projects while maintaining flexibility. For students and professionals alike, freelancing can also be an additional income stream or even a full-time career.

Pakistani freelancers have strengthened their position as a key contributor to the country’s digital economy, with their share in overall IT exports rising to 25% during the first 11 months of the current fiscal year, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

On 23 July, DİSK Basın-İş, an affiliate of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), announced its submission of a draft bill to political parties to protect the rights of freelance journalists. The IFJ welcomes a well-needed initiative, which aims to counter the precarious working conditions and rights violations faced by freelance journalists and media workers.