Pakistan, April 10 -- Higher education faces a crisis in aligning its research functions and curricula with current job requirements and trends. Students demand real-world competencies and move away from theoretical knowledge. Changes in technology, social life, environment and economics necessitate a shift in traditional teaching and research methods that promote active, motivated, innovative learning and high-impact skills. The global employment crisis and the future of work emphasize the need for reskilling and lifelong learning. However, a lack of insight into upskilling requirements and processes makes it challenging for Higher Education Institutes to prepare students for the 21st-century job market. In the digital world, traditional...