Listened to on , just shocked at how and Information Technology University were destroyed to settle political scores. Fact that PTI supporters overlook selection of Usman Buzdar and the decay his rule brought in Punjab is mind boggling
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Umar Saif
@umarsaif
CEO aiSight.ai (formerly SurveyAuto); CEO Khudi Ventures; Chief Digital Officer Jang/Geo; UNESCO Chair ICTD; MIT TR35; YGL; Sitara-i-Imtiaz; Former PITB, ITU
UmarSaif.orgJoined June 2009
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Good to hear from a former student, from a time which now seems like an earlier life!
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@umarsaif Thanks for teaching me research when I was so very young. OS, Distributed Computing, and Networks research papers you recommended were absolutely fantastic. Still remember, 'If you want to do work in Networks read Tanenbaum cover to cover'.
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Thank you for your kind words
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A very long podcast but every second worth listening. Gives you an idea about everything wrong happening in Pak. Thanks @ThePakistanExp1 for this. I have always been an admirer of @umarsaif . Wish you could take back your decision of not working with a govt again. You had to… Show more
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Thank you for your kind words.
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Just finished listening to @umarsaif's podcasts.
Applauding Dr. Umer Saif's game-changing role in PITB! His visionary leadership transformed tech landscape in Punjab.
Let's digitize our economy, like India's UPI, to combat the black economy and drive more tax revenue.
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It was sheer pleasure listening to at show . Informative and thought provoking. Being a PTI supporter it was always clear to me that got it absolutely wrong in Punjab,but the regressive regime of Usman buzdar run on social media whims and… Show more
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India is an I.T. super power because they invested in education and human capital.
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Two fascinating podcasts on tech and governance in the past two days:
1. & in the PK context. Learnt a lot, esp on real estate and tech.
2. & in the US context this AM, esp on difference in perspective btw SV & govt.
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Thank you for your kind words.
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@umarsaif is a national hero and I have been privileged to work with him for implementation of different digital initiatives in Punjab.
Thank you @Shehzad89 for bringing him to @ThePakistanExp1 !!!
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PM Shehbaz Sharif handpicked geniuses like Umar Saif and established dozens of institutions that were remarkable. Punjab forensic lab was established by an Ohio based forensics expert who was the head of forensics for the whole state. Saqib Nisar and Imran Khan ruined everything
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Hearing @umarsaif on @ThePakistanExp1 is a heartbreaking reminder of the real cost of panama's sham judgment and the witch-hunt that resulted in IK's selection.
What a massive opportunity lost.
(Apnay kuch projects bhi yaad agaye jinme PITB ko assist kiya tha in health sector).
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For no reason other than political victimisation.
The bureaucracy also came to a standstill as NAB was being used to attack opponents.
The primary reason Pakistan hasn't progressed is this political instability and lack of consistency caused by military interventions.
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The PTI Govt came in on the mantra that "everyone is corrupt", instead of a smooth transition of power we saw PTI starting a witch-hunt against its political opponents.
In the podcast, Dr. Umar Saif just gives a few examples of how many projects were stopped midway,
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Hearing on is a heartbreaking reminder of the real cost of panama's sham judgment and the witch-hunt that resulted in IK's selection.
What a massive opportunity lost.
(Apnay kuch projects bhi yaad agaye jinme PITB ko assist kiya tha in health sector).
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Watch Dr. Umar Saif talk about how I.T. was used in Punjab:
youtu.be/73EsoJH6L1g
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I have shunned all media for a few years, but finally decided to sit down for a podcast interview. Really long, but in case you wanted the whole story, here goes ...
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Thank you. I really enjoyed the podcast. I have shunned all media for several years ... but I am glad we were able to do this.
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It was a pleasure to host, and learn from, @umarsaif twitter.com/ThePakistanExp…
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comes on the podcast for an extremely informative discussion on the state of Information Technology in Pakistan; from why Pakistani Universities are failing to produce high level graduates to how political instability is destroying Pakistan..
youtube.com/watch?v=73EsoJ
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How AI is connecting people with their perfect partners on Dil Ka Rishta application in Pakistan:
Our app uses several advanced algorithms to match profiles so people can quickly find a perfect partner. We use a variant of bipartite maximum matching graph algorithm which learns… Show more
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’دل کا رشتہ‘ ایپ نے جلدی شادیاں کروانے کا ریکارڈ توڑ دیا urdu.geo.tv/latest/331031-
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Many of us make a habit of "deferring life"; saving now to live a better life later.
In doing so, people often forget that while money comes and goes, time is irreversible.
The vacation you could have had with your kids when they were young; that gift you could have bought… Show more
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FMCGs -- such as Pepsi, P&G, Unilever, Reckitt, Coca Cola, Phillip Morris, British American Tobacco -- are some of the largest companies in the world (the Fortune 500).
Emerging markets-- Africa, Middle-east, Asia Pacific, Latin America -- now generate majority of their… Show more
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Wishing you more success.
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Replying to @umarsaif
Sir I myself started Freelancing after taking free course in TechHub by PITB, I earned 400$+ and by that awareness 8 of my roommate started freelancing nd many are still earning through it. You'll always be remembered for your contribution, no matter what.
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Thank you for your acknowledgment.
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Alhumdullilah 
... My Younger Bro is employed here... This Technology Park was another great initiative by @CMShehbaz led Punjab Govt in 2009. They were ahead of their times in terms of IT advancement in Pak. @umarsaif contribution for PITB, IT nd ITU shd also be acknowledged. twitter.com/ZulfiqarAhmed6…
... My Younger Bro is employed here... This Technology Park was another great initiative by @CMShehbaz led Punjab Govt in 2009. They were ahead of their times in terms of IT advancement in Pak. @umarsaif contribution for PITB, IT nd ITU shd also be acknowledged. twitter.com/ZulfiqarAhmed6…3
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Dil Ka Rishta is bringing so much joy in the lives of our users. Tabish meets another Dil Ka Rishta couple who got married recently …
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Took us close to 5 years to build these systems between 2013 -2018. More power to IG Punjab for making effective use of this technology backbone.
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کیا آپ کو لگتا ہے کہ پنجاب پولیس آج بھی دہائیوں پہلے کے فرسودہ اور مینول نظام کے تحت کام کر رہی ہے جس کا جدید ٹیکنالوجی سے کوئی تعلق نہیں ؟
اگر ایسا ہے تو یہ ویڈیو آپ کے لیے ہے۔
امن کے قیام، کرائم کنٹرول اور پبلک سروس ڈیلیوری کے لیے پنجاب پولیس کا انفارمیشن بیسڈ جدید ٹیکنالوجی… Show more
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Everyone talks about the extremely small success rate of tech startups. Typically around 2%.
But if you take out the motivational-speaking pretenders, the pretty-slide-making consultants, the VC-money embezzlers, the small-ambition businessmen — the success rate is close to… Show more
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Well now you know!
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True, I'm privy to their elections cell, as how systemically they had access to not only NADRA data but also data from mobile companies, which was synced with voters list - integrated with bulk SMS broadcasting software. They closed that project and moved everything to safe… Show more
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PTI trolls are not random fake accounts. They are centrally controlled to propagate a carefully crafted agenda, often weeks in advance to preempt an event.
My two personal experiences:
1. PTI was leaked the voter data from NADRA which gave them a clear advantage in elections.… Show more
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A critical part of planning for an FMCG is an accurate sales forecast for its products. This helps set sales targets, ensures uninterrupted supply-chain, and plan trade and marketing activities.
aiSight.ai's forecasting algorithms can learn from historical sales… Show more
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