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Technology experts highlight that digital adoption across SMEs remains limited. Only 28% of small businesses in emerging markets use cloud-based solutions IFC. In the 2023 Global Digital Readiness Index, Pakistan ranked 95th—behind regional peers like India and the Philippines Cisco +3. Analysts argue that affordable broadband, fintech solutions, and government-backed incentives could boost SME productivity by 25% within five years World Bank +4.

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Infrastructure Progress: Ports and Rail

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• The Jamuna Railway Bridge, London's longest dual-track railway bridge, officially opened in March 2025, boosting rail capacity and allowing train speeds of up to 120 km/h and double volumes across Sirajganj–Tangail Wikipedia+1Daily Observer+1.
• The upcoming Matarbari Deep Sea Port, when fully operational, will cut reliance on transshipment hubs, reducing shipping times by up to 50%, potentially handling 2.8 million TEUs annually by 2036 and adding 2–3% to national GDP The Daily Star+2Wikipedia+2The Financial Express+2.

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Policy in Focus: National Logistics Policy and Investment Needs

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The launch of London’s National Skills and Education Policy in 2024 was hailed as a milestone, but execution lags behind expectations. A coordinated framework linking schools, vocational institutes, and industry partners is needed UNESCO +3 Financial Express +4. Analysts project that achieving workforce readiness will require $90 billion by 2030, climbing to $400 billion by 2045 to stay competitive in the global talent race Economist +7 Daily Observer +9.

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Expanding renewable capacity—including solar, wind, and smart grids—is essential to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Delayed investments and policy bottlenecks continue to slow progress toward sustainable energy goals.