Q1: Dear Syed Azhar Husnain Abidi, I have completed my BS in Electrical Engineering. Should I specialise in power systems or move towards renewable energy?(Ahmed Khan – Lahore)
Ans: Dear Ahmed, Electrical Engineering offers diverse specialisations, and both power systems and renewable energy are highly relevant today. Power systems remain the backbone of national infrastructure, with consistent demand in utilities, transmission and distribution sectors.
Renewable energy, however, is rapidly expanding worldwide, with increasing investment in solar, wind, and sustainable technologies. My advice would be to build a strong foundation in core electrical engineering concepts and then gradually specialise in renewable energy. This will position you for both current opportunities and future growth in a sustainability-driven global market.
Q2: Dear Sir, I have completed my BS in Psychology. Should I pursue clinical psychology or move into organisational psychology?(Ayesha Malik – Islamabad)
Ans: Dear Ayesha, Psychology provides a wide range of career pathways. Clinical psychology focuses on mental health, therapy and patient care, requiring further specialisation and licencing. Organisational psychology, on the other hand, applies psychological principles in workplace settings, dealing with employee behaviour, productivity, and corporate culture. If you are passionate about helping individuals overcome personal and mental health challenges, clinical psychology is the right path. However, if you are inclined towards corporate environments and business applications of psychology, organisational psychology would be more suitable.
Q3: Dear Sir, I have completed my BS in Media Sciences. Should I focus on digital marketing or pursue a career in journalism?(Bilal Hussain – Faisalabad)
Ans: Dear Bilal, Media Sciences is a dynamic field with evolving opportunities. Digital marketing is a rapidly growing domain, offering careers in social media management, content strategy, and online branding, with strong demand across industries. Journalism, on the other hand, is a traditional yet impactful profession focused on reporting, storytelling, and public awareness. My recommendation would be to assess your strengths—if you enjoy creativity, analytics, and business-oriented communication, digital marketing is a strong choice. If you are passionate about storytelling, investigation, and public service, journalism would be a fulfilling path.
Q4: Dear Mr Abidi, I have completed my BS in Biotechnology. Should I pursue higher studies or enter the pharmaceutical industry?(Fatima Noor – Rawalpindi)
Ans: Dear Fatima, Biotechnology is a research-intensive field with significant potential. Pursuing higher studies, such as a master’s or PhD, will allow you to specialise in areas like genetic engineering, molecular biology, or bioinformatics, and open doors to research and academic careers. Entering the pharmaceutical industry, however, provides practical exposure and opportunities in drug development, quality control, and production. My advice would be to consider your long-term aspirations—if you are inclined towards research and innovation, higher studies are essential. If you prefer industry experience and immediate employment, the pharmaceutical sector is a viable option, and you can always pursue further studies later.
(Syed Azhar Husnain Abidi is a renowned educationist in Pakistan, with more than 20 years of experience as provider of education counselling services. He has represented Pakistan in over 100 national and international seminars, conferences and fora. He is a recipient of the most coveted civil award Tamgha-e-Imtiaz).
