Remote work has transformed how people earn, build businesses and serve global clients. Pakistan’s freelance and IT sector is growing rapidly, but working remotely here still brings country-specific challenges — unreliable internet, frequent power outages, professional isolation, and infrastructure gaps. This post explains those challenges and shows how DESQEN — a modern coworking space serving Islamabad & Rawalpindi — helps remote workers, freelancers and small teams overcome them.
The main challenges remote workers face in Pakistan
1. Unstable internet & sudden slowdowns
Many Pakistani freelancers and IT firms report intermittent connectivity, throttling or abrupt slowdowns that disrupt meetings, uploads, and client work — sometimes costing earnings and client trust. Recent reporting shows internet disruptions have caused major productivity and financial losses for IT firms and freelancers.
2. Frequent power outages (load-shedding)
Power interruptions remain a real problem in several cities and can stop work for hours. Outages affect everything from hosted services to home internet routers and lights — creating missed deadlines and lost billable hours. Local reports document daily outages across urban areas.
3. Isolation, lack of collaboration and limited local networking
Working alone can impact creativity, motivation and access to opportunistic collaborations. Remote workers miss the casual conversations and referrals that often happen in physical work environments. Coworking adoption in Pakistan is rising because it addresses this exact gap.
4. Business continuity risks & professional image
For freelancers working with international clients, a home office that is unreliable (internet/power) can damage reputation and rankings on freelancing platforms. The stakes are high — missed meetings or long file transfer times can mean lost contracts or lower search rankings.
How DESQEN solves these problems (practical, on-the-ground solutions)
At DESQEN, we build the workspace and services remote workers actually need to stay productive and professional. Here’s how we address each challenge:
Reliable connectivity & redundancy
- High-speed, business-grade internet with managed networks so video calls are stable and uploads are fast.
- Redundant ISP links / backup options (where available) to reduce single-point failures and protect client deadlines.
Why it helps: stable internet reduces missed meetings and lost revenue caused by connectivity failure.
Power continuity and professional uptime
- Backup power solutions (UPS / inverters / genset depending on the location) to keep lights, routers and essential equipment running through short outages.
Why it helps: guaranteed uptime protects you from local load-shedding and keeps client work and calls unaffected.
A focused, professional environment
- Ergonomic desks & quiet focus zones for deep work, plus meeting rooms for client calls and presentations.
- Print/scan and office support so you can run small business tasks without disruptions.
Why it helps: a professional environment improves client perception and allows you to meet or exceed remote work expectations.
Community, networking & collaboration opportunities
- Member events, workshops and social meetups to spark collaborations, referrals and skill sharing.
- Community boards and member directories that make it easier to find collaborators and clients locally.
Why it helps: networking in a coworking space has been shown to accelerate growth for freelancers and startups.
Flexible plans that match real needs
- Hot desks, dedicated desks and private rooms so you only pay for what you need.
- Short-term access and meeting-room booking for visiting clients or interviews.
Why it helps: flexibility lowers overhead and helps startups scale without long leases — a model that’s gaining traction across Pakistan’s cities.
Real benefits for remote workers & small teams
- Reduced risk of missed deadlines — stable internet + power backup = predictable work hours.
- Better professional image — meeting rooms and a business address improve client trust.
- Faster learning & growth — peer feedback and community events accelerate skill development.
- Lower operational cost — access to office facilities without long-term rent or setup costs. (
Quick checklist: Is DESQEN right for your remote work needs?
If you answer yes to any of the below, DESQEN can help:
- Do you lose time to internet slowdowns or power outages?
- Do you need a professional place to host clients or interviews?
- Do you want to grow your network and collaborate locally?
- Do you prefer flexible plans over long leases?
If you said yes, book a tour or try a day pass — test the connection, the vibe and the support.
Local context: Why a coworking solution matters now
Pakistan’s freelance and IT exports are growing and contributing significantly to foreign exchange earnings — yet that growth can be fragile if infrastructure issues persist. Coworking spaces provide the local reliability and professional environment remote workers need to capture global opportunities with confidence.
