A worker led voice for Pakistan’s digital and gig workers
We work online, on apps and on the road. We bring income to our families and money into Pakistan, but we still face poor internet, high platform costs, unfair reviews, weak training systems, expensive tools and limited support.
Freelancers
Riders and Drivers
Students and New Workers
Small city digital workers
Main Issues
What workers are facing
These are the common problems faced by freelancers, app workers, riders, drivers and lower middle class digital workers.
Poor internet and shutdowns
Freelancers miss meetings, deadlines and clients when internet is slow or blocked.
High platform fees
Service fees, commissions and withdrawal charges reduce the real income of workers.
Paid Connects and entry costs
Freelancers spend money on Connects, courses, internet and tools before earning anything.
Expensive tools and AI software
Modern freelancing needs laptops, AI tools, design tools and paid software that many cannot afford.
Unfair reviews and ratings
One bad review can damage a freelancer’s profile and future income. Riders also suffer from unfair ratings.
Client extra demands
Some clients demand extra work after the project starts, without extra payment.
Weak training centres
Many paid centres do not teach real skills like proposal writing, pricing and client handling.
Account hacking and scams
Fake links, password theft and hacked accounts can stop a worker’s whole income.
Our Demands
What needs to change
Pakistan should not only celebrate digital work. It should also support the workers who are doing it.
Better internet in all districts
District level support for freelancers and gig workers
Free or low cost practical training
Affordable access to AI and digital tools
Fair review and rating systems
Simple banking and payment guidance
Digital safety training
Basic social protection and health support
Worker Voices
Real concerns in simple words
These sample voices show the kind of experiences many workers face in smaller cities and on digital platforms.
“I am M.Sulman, from DG Khan. Internet problems make me difficult to attend client meetings.”
Freelancer“I am Ishfaq Hussain from Kot Addu, before earning anything, I had to pay for courses, Connects, internet and tools.”
New worker“I am Zameer, some clients ask for extra work after the order starts. If we refuse, we fear bad reviews.”
Digital worker“I'm Shaukat,many training centres charge fees but do not teach real client handling or proposal writing.”
Student freelancer“One hacked account can stop our whole income.”
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