HunarNama, an online English-language magazine focused on emerging technologies and future-ready skills, has been assigned International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 3107-2453, formally placing it within the global bibliographic system. The registration marks the publication’s recognition as an internationally catalogued serial resource.
The ISSN assignment enables HunarNama to be indexed in international databases, library catalogues and citation systems. Classified under UDC 37 – Education, the publication centers on technical and vocational education, skills development and workforce transformation.
According to the editorial team, the ISSN-L (Linking ISSN) 3107-2453 ensures consistent identification of the magazine across digital formats and platforms. ISSN registration is administered through internationally recognized standards bodies to ensure compliance with global publishing criteria.
Focus on skills and emerging technologies
Launched to document and share knowledge related to modern skill sets and applied technologies, HunarNama has published content on digital skills, vocational reform, industrial innovation and the future of work. Its coverage reflects ongoing shifts in global labour markets shaped by automation, artificial intelligence and green technologies.
The platform was initiated by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Mukhtar during his tenure at the National Skills University in Islamabad. The project was conceived as a bridge between academia, industry and policy stakeholders within Pakistan’s technical and vocational education and training (TVET) ecosystem.
Institutional and global context
The recognition strengthens HunarNama’s formal status as a serial publication and supports its integration into international knowledge networks. By meeting ISSN standards, the publication aligns with global documentation practices followed by academic and professional journals worldwide.
With ISSN 3107-2453 now officially assigned, HunarNama enters international indexing systems as a recognized digital periodical contributing to discourse on education reform, technology adoption and skills development.
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