ISLAMABAD, Feb 26 (APP): HunarNama, the online English-language magazine dedicated to emerging technologies and future-ready skills, has achieved a significant milestone for Pakistan’s developing skills and vocational education landscape by officially receiving its International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 3107-2453.
This recognition firmly places the publication within the global bibliographic system, marking its transition from a national initiative to an internationally recognized serial resource.
According to press release on Thursday, launched with a vision to document, democratize, and share knowledge on modern and emerging skill sets, HunarNama has gradually become a reputable platform for discussions on technical education, innovation ecosystems, and workforce transformation.
The recognition represents a broader intellectual movement in the technical education sector, aiming to align national skills development with global standards. This recognition by UNESCO-UNEVOC and other international bodies should inspire confidence and trust in HunarNama’s role as a credible voice in global discussions on TVET reform and digital transformation.
The intellectual architect behind HunarNama is Prof. Dr. Muhammad Mukhtar, who launched the platform during his time at the National Skills University in Islamabad. Created as a knowledge bridge connecting academia, industry, and policy, the magazine aims to foster a sense of shared purpose among stakeholders by raising awareness of current and emerging technologies and the skills needed to use them.
At a time when automation, artificial intelligence, and green technologies are transforming labor markets, HunarNama positions itself as a future-oriented voice promoting adaptability and lifelong learning.
Under his leadership, the initiative evolved from a general awareness project into an internationally recognized online publication. Its editorial emphasis spans digital skills, vocational excellence, applied sciences, industrial innovation, and future-of-work analysis, themes that resonate deeply within the global economic context.
The ISSN registration now gives HunarNama official global visibility, allowing it to be indexed in international databases, library catalogs, and citation systems. This milestone should make readers and contributors feel a sense of pride and accomplishment, reinforcing the magazine’s role in advancing the global knowledge community and enhancing its credibility and accessibility.
The ISSN registration signifies more than an administrative milestone; it reflects developing nations’ commitment to global standards in skills development, aligns with emerging technologies and knowledge dissemination, and reinforces HunarNama’s role in this broader movement.
With ISSN 3107-2453 now formally assigned, HunarNama steps onto the international stage not just as a publication, but as a platform shaping the narrative of the fast-evolving technological revolution.