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Skardu (PR March 18, 2024) – The four-day “GBFA Freelancing Bootcamp Baltistan” began at the University Of Baltistan Skardu today. The event is a joint effort between GB Freelancers Association – GBFA, and The Aga Khan Rural Support Programme – AKRSP Pakistan, and is being technically supported by NEEDS Online. The inaugural day witnessed active participation from hundreds of youths. Top Rated freelancers and mentors imparted essential skills to the participants, covering topics such as freelancing fundamentals, niche analysis, profile optimization, client communication, ecommerce platform management, and safeguarding against online scams. In his opening remarks, GBFA President Mr. Ghulam Rehman extended gratitude to AKRSP for their support in youth development initiatives and skill development projects in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral. He also expressed appreciation to the University of Baltistan for providing the venue and acknowledged the continued technical support from NeedsOnline. The GBFA President also announced the formation of GBFA Baltistan Chapter and appointed Mr. Adil Asad as the head of Baltistan Chapter. Who will form hist team from all districts and work for the existing and aspiring freelancers in the region. Dr. Zahoor Hussain Shah, Campus Director, commended GBFA’s efforts in empowering the youth across Gilgit-Baltistan and highlighted AKRSP’s contributions to education, health, and youth entrepreneurship in the region. Regional Area Manager of AKRSP Mr. Rahat Ali provided insight into the comprehensive activities of AKRSP in the Baltistan division, assuring the youth of future similar productive sessions. Manager Entrepreneurship AKRSP Mr. Ghulam Muhammad thanked the GBFA leadership and mentors for their dedication to the youth of Baltistan. The boot camp will follow the same format in Shigar, Kharmang, and Ghanche on March 19, 20, and March 22, 2024 respectively.

Islamabad (PR March 12, 2024) – Following the successful bootcamps conducted by the GB Freelancers Association – GBFA in Karachi and Lahore, NEEDS Online continued to provide technical support for the Freelancing Bootcamp held at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad on March 12, 2024. In collaboration with the Gilgit Baltistan Student Council, QAU, a large number of students from GB actively participated in the camp. GBFA senior members, and “Top Rated” freelancers shared their experiences, addressing industry challenges and opportunities while unveiling the secrets to success in the gig economy. GBFA mentors shared information about different online scams and unlawful activities, underscoring the importance of avoiding involvement in such practices. The GBFA President Mr. G. Rehman highlighted the association’s commitments to empowering youth with trending digital skills. He encouraged students in twin cities’ universities to venture into part-time freelancing, suggesting it as a viable means to cover academic expenses with just a few hours of work weekly. Vice Chairman Musharraf Abbas of GB Student Council QAU expressed gratitude to GBFA and its mentors for the productive session, pledging future collaborations for additional training sessions that will benefit students in Rawalpindi and Islamabad.

Lahore (PR March 7, 2025) – Needs Online proudly supported the GBFA Freelancing BootCamp held at the University of The Punjab in Lahore. The bootcamp was organized in GBFA in collaboration with the University of the Punjab, and Gilgit-Baltistan Students Council PU. A large number of students from Gilgit-Baltistan, currently residing in Lahore, actively participated in the event. GBFA senior members, including Ghulam Rehman, Muzaffar Faqir, and Sajida Yaqoob, shared their experiences as “Top Rated” freelancers, addressing the challenges and opportunities within the freelancing industry. They also divulged the secrets to success in the gig economy. During the session, President GBFA; and founder of Needs Online Mr. Ghulam Rehman expressed appreciation for the attendees and emphasized the need for similar camps to empower GB youth to engage in part-time freelancing and cover their academic expenses. The GB Student Council President Shujaat extended gratitude to GBFA and its mentors for conducting a productive session, pledging future collaborations with GBFA for additional training sessions benefiting students enrolled in the University of the Punjab and other universities as well.

Karachi — (PR March 4, 2024) NEEDS Online proudly provided support for the “GBFA Freelancing Bootcamp” hosted at the Commonality Center in Jiwani Scheme 33, in Karachi. The event, a collaborative effort between GB Freelancers Association – GBFA, Hunza-Gilgit Social Welfare Organization (HGWO), and the Student Aid Society Gulmit (SAS), aimed to empower aspiring freelancers with valuable insights and skills. The bootcamp attracted a substantial number of aspiring freelancers, both male and female, from Gilgit-Baltistan currently residing in Karachi. Internationally recognized and “Top Rated” freelancers from GBFA shared invaluable insights, delving into challenges, opportunities, and revealing secrets to success in the online freelancing industry. During the event, GBFA President and CEO NEEDS Online Ghulam Rehman emphasized the need for similar bootcamps for Karachi’s youth, highlighting the pivotal role HGWO, SAS, and other organizations can play in engaging the youth in legal and effective freelancing practices. HGWO President Karim Rozic expressed gratitude for the collaboration and conveyed plans to host similar camps in the future.

(PR December 7, 2023) We at Needs Online are excited to have collaborated as the technical partner of the two-day GBFA Freelancing Bootcamp at KIU Hunza Campus and the Community Centre Gulmit of District Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan. Gilgit-Baltistan Freelancers Association – GBFA and the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme – AKRSP Pakistan jointly hosted the dynamic two-day Freelancing Bootcamp. Chief guest Suraiya Zaman, the Minister of Information Technology, praised GBFA’s efforts in engaging youth in the gig industry and reducing the unemployment rate in GB. She also acknowledged the contributions of AKRSP specially in women empowerment in the region. During the event, GBFA President and Founder of NEEDS Online Mr. Ghulam Rehman officially launched the GBFA Hunza chapter and appointed top-rated freelancer Nouman Karim as the head of GBFA in Hunza. The Bootcamps provided a valuable platform for numerous youths to engage with experienced freelancers, gaining insights from their journeys and exploring opportunities within the freelancing industry. Technical support for these Bootcamps was provided by the National Freelance Training Program, Business Incubation Center KIU KIU Hunza Campus, NEEDS Online, and Karakoram Area Development Organization Fozia Qazi, Program Manager for Work and Enterprise at AKRSP, highlighted their organization’s initiatives to empower youth and foster entrepreneurship and innovative skills in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral. Distinguished speakers at the event included the Director of KIU Hunza Campus, AKRSP Area Manager, Manager of KADO, Digital Hub Hunza, and other notable figures. GBFA President Ghulam Rehman expressed gratitude to AKRSP for their significant contributions to youth development and freelancing initiatives, he also acknowledged the support of technical partners in GBFA Freelancing BootCamp 2023.

(PR November 23, 2023) Needs Online is proud to have served as the technical partner for the two-day GBFA Freelancing Bootcamp held at KIU Ghizer Campus and Govt Inter College for Girls Taus, Yasin, in the Ghizer district of Gilgit-Baltistan. The event served as a dynamic platform for hundreds of youths to engage with seasoned freelancers, extracting valuable lessons from their experiences and exploring the expansive possibilities within the freelancing industry. Organized by Gilgit-Baltistan Freelancers Association – GBFA the event was sponsored by the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme – AKRSP Pakistan and Meezan Bank Limited, and with technical support from the National Freelance Training Program, Business Incubation Center KIU, and NEEDS Online, the bootcamp aimed to empower the youth by providing them with valuable insights and practical knowledge. The event featured a distinguished lineup of accomplished digital entrepreneurs hosting stalls, offering a unique opportunity for young participants to gain insights into the transformation of products and services into successful digital ventures. Beyond skill development, the bootcamp served as a gateway for the youth of Ghizer district to tap into the vast potential of freelancing and digital entrepreneurship. With a focus on interaction, education, and hands-on experience, the GBFA Freelancing Bootcamp 2023 not only contributed to skill enhancement but also played a pivotal role in fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among the youth in the region. In notable attendance, key figures included Mr. Ali Ahmed, Assistant Commissioner Punial; Mr. Javed Arif, Area Manager AKRSP; Mr. Uzair Wahid, Assistant Vice President of Products at Meezan Bank; Dr. Shohaib, Campus Director KIU Ghizer; Mr. Mohd Zaman, Principal Government College Ghakuch; Ms. Hussun Ara, Principal Govt Girls College Tauwas Yasin, and other stakeholders. They expressed their gratitude to GBFA for organizing such impactful camps for the youth and conveyed their wishes for similar events in the future. Founder of NEEDS Online and GBFA President Mr. Ghulam Rehman extended gratitude to AKRSP and Meezan Bank for their significant contributions to youth development and freelancing initiatives in Gilgit-Baltistan.

(PRR August 19, 2023) We are pleased to share that Ms. Sania Hussain, the Managing Director of NEEDS Online Pvt. Ltd, has been awarded the Graduate Program (GPISH) scholarship at the IIS London, in the United Kingdom.

(PR June 7, 2013) We are excited to announce that NEEDS Online, in collaboration with Aga Khan Rural Support Programme – AKRSP Pakistan, has successfully launched an exclusive training program as part of the Employer Led Program 2023! The Employer Led Program 2023 is a unique initiative designed by AKRSP to provide individuals with advanced training opportunities in collaboration with leading IT service providers in Gilgit-Baltistan. The primary objective of this program is to enhance participants’ skills, improve their career prospects, and provide them with potential employment opportunities within the same organization. This program not only benefits the participants but also assists tech companies in expanding their workforce and growing their business.

(PR March 31, 2013) NEEDS Online in collaboration with the Information Technology Department. Gilgit-Baltistan successfully trained 35 young individuals on digital marketing and freelancing in Gilgit. The three months long project, which successfully completed today, aimed to equip the youth with trending soft skills to tap into the rapidly growing online job market. The training was conducted free of cost, and the participants were given practical training on the fundamentals of freelancing and how to create and market content using different digital platforms. The IT department has further plans to replicate this successful initiative in all districts of Gilgit-Baltistan. The objective is to ensure that more and more youth are trained in online freelancing, which will not only increase employment opportunities but also help in the development of the region’s economy.

(PR Jan 21, 2023) We are delighted to announce that Ms. Sania Hussain has officially joined NEEDS Online Pvt. Ltd as Managing Director on January 20, 2023. Ms. Sania is a graduate of the prestigious IBA, Karachi (Institute of Business Administration). Before joining NEEDS Online, she was working with Aga Khan Rural Support Programme – AKRSP Pakistan. As Managing Director, Ms. Sania will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of NEEDS Online, as well as developing and implementing strategies to achieve our business goals. She will also be working closely with our team to provide quality services to our local and international clients. With Ms. Sania’s extensive qualifications, experience, and knowledge in finance and business management, we are confident that NEEDS Online will continue to be a leading provider of top-quality services in Pakistan, and around the globe through our online platform. NEEDS Online Pvt. Ltd helps individuals and organizations improve operations and performance. We assist organizations with dynamic strategies, in-depth research, result-oriented mechanisms, proactive marketing, and technology implementation. We are excited to have Ms. Sania on board and look forward to growing our business in a more professional and innovative way.