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How to price your freelance work in PKR

A practical framework for setting hourly and fixed rates that win projects without underselling your skills — with real benchmarks from Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad.

Ayesha Khan·FAST·12 June 2026·8 min read

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Getting verified on Cubical: CNIC & university

Step-by-step through CNIC verification and linking your FAST, LUMS, or NUST email to earn the verified-grad badge clients trust.

Bilal Ahmed · NUST

9 June 2026·5 min read

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Fatima Riaz · LUMS

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A client's guide to hiring graduate talent

How to write a job post that attracts serious applicants, screen proposals fast, and fund your first escrow milestone with confidence.

Hamza Sheikh · GIKI

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JazzCash vs Easypaisa: getting paid as a freelancer

Withdrawal fees, transfer times, and limits compared side by side — plus when a direct bank transfer beats both for larger payouts.

Zara Malik · COMSATS

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From FAST to freelance: building your first portfolio

Turn university projects and internships into a portfolio that lands your first paid contract — even with zero prior client work.

Usman Tariq · FAST

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Growth

Winning your first 5 proposals on Cubical

What separates a proposal that gets shortlisted from one that gets ignored — with templates tuned for the Pakistani client market.

Ayesha Khan · FAST

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