Unleashing Digital Dreams: Pakistan’s Gig Economy

Abstract

This documentary aims to delve into the emergence of the economy in Pakistan and highlight how digital platforms have transformed the employment landscape by offering fresh avenues for freelancers in Pakistan. This film investigates the stories of people who have taken up jobs and delves into the obstacles they encounter as well as the effects of this transformation, on conventional employment practices. In the documentary exploration of workers in Pakistan’s workforce, the future potential and socioeconomic factors are discussed extensively with insights, from interviews conducted with industry experts and policymakers. In Pakistan’s gig economy realm is explored by looking at change and financial empowerment. The film delves into how online platforms connect skills with worldwide possibilities and tackle concerns like job stability and income consistency along, with the digital gap. The exploration process involves conducting interviews and creating visual narratives while analyzing data systematically using purposive and snowball sampling methods combined with Thematic Analysis (Braun & Clarke). The documentary seeks to explore the opportunities and challenges of the economy in Pakistan and provide a glimpse into how it is influencing the future of work, in the country. In the evolving landscape of work and technology, in Pakistan and beyond freelancers are engaging with policymakers to navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by the economy and digital platforms shaping our future.