In recent years, we have witnessed the youth of Pakistan tap into the growing digital economy to connect with a global market. Amid the grim economic backdrop where job opportunities are limited, the internet has acted as a vital crutch when it comes to earning a living. For many, it has become their main source of income. Beyond this, the internet is a place for learning. Individuals who freelance in today’s gig economy also gain the ability to obtain new skills in order to make them competitive contenders for the global job market.