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Technical.ly
a day ago
- Business
- Technical.ly
This Week in Jobs: Shoot for the moon with these 20 tech career opportunities
Let's go back to this day in history, 1962. It was July 22 — John F. Kennedy was president, 'Roses are Red (My Love)' by Bobby Vinton was the #1 song, and NASA launched Mariner 1, the first spacecraft intended to fly by Venus. Mariner 1 was a failure. Due to a tiny coding error, it veered off course and had to be destroyed mid-air. NASA got right back on the metaphorical horse. The failure of Mariner 1 paved the way for Mariner 2, which successfully made it to Venus just a few weeks later. The truth is, big goals often lead to big flops. But each attempt moves you closer to success. Whether you're aiming for a whole new career or a step up, this is your reminder to stay on course and keep launching. The News VC funding plummets in Philly, DC and Baltimore. Economic instability, tariffs and AI are among the reasons experts give for the slowdown. Over a dozen corporations have pledged billions in investments for Pennsylvania data centers needed to keep up the increased energy demands of AI. Why Pennsylvania, why now? How Lancaster County, PA is growing as a tech hub, without losing its rural roots. DC middle schoolers learn robotics over summer break, as the mayor moves to increase public school funding on the local level. A King of Prussia, PA electric vehicle charger startup presses on as the federal government disinvests in clean energy. New research out of DC rated different chatbots for safety, including measuring misinformation, impersonation and hate speech. The highest rated bot scored a B. Partner Spotlight From your first day at Comcast, you'll have the support and resources you need to grow your career. You'll work on the cutting edge, impacting the lives of millions as you help create amazing experiences and groundbreaking products. Learn more about the culture and career opportunities at this client. Want to feature your company or program? Learn more about advertising opportunities here. The Jobs Greater Philly Capital One is hiring a Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack (Bank Tech). TherapyNotes in Horsham has an open listing for a Systems Administrator. Crossbeam is seeking a hybrid . Kleer and Membersy is hiring a hybrid Director of IT. Noblis is looking for a C++ Software Developer. DC + Baltimore Leidos in Chantilly is looking for a System Engineer. BAE Systems in Rockville is seeking a PLM Application Developer. Link Solutions in Adelphi has a listing for a Software License Manager. DataAnnotation in DC is seeking a Data Engineer – AI Trainer. Pittsburgh Gray Swan AI has listings for a Software Engineer and a Marketing Manager/Director. Arcadis is seeking a Senior Toll Systems Analyst. AMN Healthcare needs a Computed Tomography Technologist. Proofpoint is hiring a Staff Product Manager. The End Good luck on your next big leap.
India.com
a day ago
- Business
- India.com
Bad news for Shehbaz Sharif as Pakistan nears bankruptcy, will soon face Rs 650000000000 'bomb' due to....
Rs 7500 crore drones, intelligence and Jihad: Pakistan and this Muslim country planning big conspiracy against India, trying to… New Delhi: Bankrupt Pakistan is likely to witness more financial crunch in the current financial year. According to the reports, if Pakistan fails to repay a debt of Rs 6.50 lakh crore (approximately USD 23 billion) during this period, a default is likely. Citing Pakistan's Economic Survey 2024–25, The News reported that the government is required to repay USD 23 billion in debt during 2025–26. Failure to do so could push the country to the brink of default. The country's total public debt stood at Rs 76.01 trillion by the end of March 2025. This includes Rs 51.52 trillion in domestic borrowing (approximately USD 180 billion) and Rs 24.49 trillion (around USD 87.4 billion) in external loans. The external debt is divided into two parts: funds borrowed directly by the government and loans received from the IMF. This debt has accumulated over years due to economic mismanagement, temporary funding solutions, and repeated bailouts. However, the repayment demands for this year have exposed how little room the government has left to maneuver. USD 12 Billion in Temporary Deposits The bankrupt Pakistan is required to repay USD 23 billion this year. To meet this obligation, USD 12 billion will be received as temporary deposit amounts from four of its friendly countries. These include USD 5 billion from Saudi Arabia, USD 4 billion from China, USD 2 billion from the United Arab Emirates, and USD 1 billion from Qatar. Here are some of the key details: Pakistan is required to repay USD 23 billion this year. USD 12 billion will be received as temporary deposit amounts from China, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. USD 5 billion from Saudi Arabia, USD 4 billion from China, USD 2 billion from the United Arab Emirates, and USD 1 billion from Qatar. If any of these countries decide to withdraw their support, Pakistan will have to repay the entire amount within this year. The News has warned that if these friendly nations refuse to extend the rollover of their deposits, the situation could deteriorate further. This would make repayment unavoidable for the government, pushing it to rely more on diplomatic goodwill than on financial strength. And there are signs that even that goodwill is weakening. USD 11 Billion in Payments Still Pending The Shehbaz Sharif government still has to pay around USD 11 billion to external creditors this year even if all its temporary deposits are rolled over. This includes USD 1.7 billion in international bonds, USD 2.3 billion in commercial loans, USD 2.8 billion to institutions like the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, Islamic Development Bank, and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, and $1.8 billion in bilateral loans. This financial burden comes at a time when Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves are already under pressure. The country has limited sources of new income and is still awaiting a new extended programme from the IMF.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Debt-ridden Pakistan is about to face a PKR 6,552,700,000,000 bomb in a few months
Pakistan has kicked off its new fiscal year with a massive repayment bill of over $23 billion in external debt, The News reported, citing the Pakistan Economic Survey 2024–25. The government must settle these payments during 2025–26, and failure to do so could place the country on the edge of default. By the end of March 2025, the country's total public debt stood at Rs 76.01 trillion. That includes Rs 51.52 trillion in domestic borrowing (roughly $180 billion) and Rs 24.49 trillion (around $87.4 billion) in external loans. The external debt is made up of two parts: money borrowed by the government and funds drawn from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). 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But this year's repayment demand has exposed just how little room the government has left to manoeuvre. Lifeline or liability? $12 billion in temporary deposits Of the $23 billion Pakistan must repay this year, $12 billion comes in the form of temporary deposits from four so-called friendly nations, as reported by PTI. These are: $5 billion from Saudi Arabia $4 billion from China $2 billion from the UAE $1 billion from Qatar These funds are not permanent and are only useful if rolled over. If any of these countries decide to pull out, Pakistan will be forced to pay them back in full this year. Live Events The News cautioned, 'The situation can worsen if friendly countries refuse to grant rollovers on their deposits, which would make it compulsory for the government to make payments.' This leaves the government heavily dependent on diplomatic goodwill, not financial strength. And there are signs that even goodwill is wearing thin. $11 billion still to pay regardless Even if all the temporary deposits are extended, Pakistan must still cough up around $11 billion in repayments to external creditors this year, as reported by PTI. This includes: $1.7 billion in international bond repayments $2.3 billion in commercial loan payments $2.8 billion to multilateral creditors including the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, Islamic Development Bank, and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank $1.8 billion in bilateral loan repayments This pressure comes at a time when Pakistan's foreign reserves are already under stress. The country has limited sources of fresh income and is still waiting for a new extended programme from the IMF. Debt now consumes nearly half of federal budget Pakistan has earmarked Rs 8.2 trillion for domestic and external debt servicing in its 2025–26 budget. That figure makes up 46.7 per cent of the total federal budget of Rs 17.573 trillion. Put simply, nearly half the money Islamabad plans to spend this year is going towards repaying old loans. There is now less left for development, public services, or even basic maintenance of existing infrastructure. Education, health, and social welfare continue to take a backseat while interest payments dominate national spending. Military spending continues despite fiscal strain Despite this bleak financial outlook, Pakistan's defence expenditure has not slowed. While seeking bailouts and rollovers, the government has pressed ahead with large arms deals. It has finalised a strategic partnership with Turkey, which includes a $900 million drone deal and more than 700 loitering munitions. The partnership also covers intelligence sharing and broader security cooperation. The alliance has been described as one meant to 'do jihad against India' by military sources cited in reports. There are also ambitious trade goals of $5 billion tied into the arrangement. Additionally, Pakistan is reportedly acquiring 40 J-35A stealth fighter jets from China, supposedly at a discounted rate. These deals reflect the enduring priority given to military parity, particularly with India, even as the country's own economy remains fragile. A crisis years in the making Pakistan's current position is the result of decades of reckless borrowing, lack of fiscal discipline, and a powerful military establishment unwilling to scale back. The military, which has long seen itself as the guardian of national stability, has also been a major recipient of foreign aid and loans. Much of that money, critics say, has gone not into productive assets or economic upliftment but into defence and patronage. The result is a hollow economy, propped up by emergency funding, foreign deposits, and repeated IMF interventions. While Pakistan hopes for another round of diplomatic backing, there's no guarantee this time. Saudi Arabia has already begun demanding more reform and transparency before offering further help. China, facing its own economic headwinds, is also proceeding more cautiously. If even one major depositor refuses to roll over its funds, Islamabad will have no choice but to pay. And with limited reserves and few avenues for quick capital, that could lead to further economic distress or forced austerity. For now, Pakistan is racing the clock. The first repayments are due in a matter of months. And there's little sign of a long-term fix in sight.
Economic Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Pakistan faces $23 billion in external debt servicing this fiscal year
Islamabad: Pakistan will have to pay over USD 23 billion in external debt during the current fiscal year, which began on July 1, according to a media report. Pakistan's total debt was Rs 76.01 trillion at the end of March this year, comprising domestic debt of Rs 51.52 trillion (approx USD 180 billion) and external debt of Rs 24.49 trillion (USD 87.4 billion), according to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25. The USD 87.4 billion external public debt consists of two components: government external debt and debt obtained from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).The News reported that out of the total USD 23 billion in external debt servicing in 2025-26, there are temporary deposits of USD 12 billion by friendly countries, with the expectation of securing a rollover from deposits include USD 5 billion from Saudi Arabia, USD 4 billion from China, USD 2 billion from the UAE and about USD 1 billion from Qatar. However, the country will still have to repay around USD 11 billion in external debt servicing to multilateral, bilateral creditors, international bondholders, and commercial lenders in the current fiscal situation can worsen if friendly countries refuse to grant rollovers on their deposits, which would make it compulsory for the government to make of the major payments during the current fiscal include two bond repayments of USD 1.7 billion, commercial loans of USD 2.3 billion, multilateral creditors' repayment of USD 2.8 billion from the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the Islamic Development Bank, and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and bilateral loans repayment of USD 1.8 shows that, despite claims of an economic turnaround by the current government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the country is mired in local and external debts that it needs to pay annually. Currently, the debt payment is the single largest expenditure of the annual budget. Pakistan allocated Rs8.2 trillion for domestic and external debt servicing in 2025-26, which is 46.7 per cent of the total federal budget of Rs17.573 trillion.
Business Recorder
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Azma accuses PTI of pursuing well-planned ‘coercive strategy'
LAHORE: It is well rehearsed strategy of PTI to coerce their political opponents as well as state machinery through abuse, allegations, claiming victimhood and outright lies. Back in 2023, they would call any arrest of their leaders or workers by police as 'Abduction'. This is a classic example of narrative manipulation. Despite being champions of accountability before and during their tenure in power, PTI after losing power labels any action by law enforcement agencies as persecution. PTI leaders and supporters have been incessantly speaking lies about IK's legal cases and his imprisonment. Facts are completely opposite to what PTI wants world to believe. All cases have been registered as per law and despite delaying tactics of defence team of IK, enough leeway was granted by trial courts. Defence has not been able to refute authenticity of the cases, rather they have relied on fine points of procedure coupled with delaying tactics. IK & Bushra Bibi remained direct beneficiaries of misappropriation. Either be it Toshakhana Cases or 190 million pounds case, both husband and wife drew financial gains. In all cases where IK or Bushra Bibi were convicted they availed right of appeal and duly benefited from it. In number of cases verdict was overturned or sentence was suspended. The man who while in power used to arrogantly announce that he would remove AC from prison cell of his political opponents, is himself enjoying unprecedented facilities in jail. He has been given a complex comprising seven cells with a corridor for walk. He has also got an exercise cycle, TV, newspaper and books to read. All never known to other prisoners who are authorized Class B jail. IK remains abreast with current affairs and gives directions to his party accordingly. His X handle regularly posts his remarks. Since his imprisonment, IK has tweeted 413 times. He has delivered messages to party workers through his X account on all major political developments like General Elections 2024, Bye Elections in Sambrial, PTI protest in Islamabad on 26 Nov 2024, dialogue with government or enactment of 26th Constitutional Amendment. IK's statements regularly make headlines in domestic print media like, his denouncement of budget published in The News on 11 Jun 25, comments on India – Pakistan war published in Dawn on 14 May 25 or rejection of ISPR statement published in Express Tribune on 31 Dec 24. In less than past 12 months i.e period from Aug 2024 till to date, IK's statements have made headlines on 45 occasions. IK has been giving interviews to international media as well, unprecedented for a convict. Since 2024, IK has had at least ten interactions with international media including Fox News, WSJ, ITV, Reuters, The Telegraph and others. IK also frequently shuffles his party leadership. Most of it can be ascribed to almost unrestricted access of party leaders to him, who frequently lobby against each other. In previous three months 66 x people met IK including party leaders, family members and lawyers. He has been also making calls to his two sons in UK. However, insiders have revealed that on many occasions they have refused to take his call citing other priority commitments. Claims that IK is being politically victimized have no solid basis. These are deliberate attempts to turn legal accountability into political drama to weaken public trust in the justice system. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
