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Throughout history, humanity has experienced a series of transformative eras that fundamentally altered the trajectory of civilization. The Renaissance unleashed intellectual curiosity and scientific inquiry. The Industrial Revolution mechanized production and transformed economies.

The Communication Revolution connected people across continents. The Information Age digitized knowledge and placed unprecedented computing power in the hands of ordinary citizens. Today, humanity stands at the threshold of yet another transformative epoch: the Quantum Age.

While the exact timeline remains uncertain, leading technology companies, research institutions, and governments are investing billions of dollars in the development of practical quantum computers. Some experts predict commercially useful quantum systems within a few years, while others believe widespread adoption may take a decade or more. Regardless of the timeline, one reality is becoming increasingly clear: quantum computing has the potential to become one of the most consequential technologies in human history.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2026

Qamar Bashir

The writer is a former Press Secretary to the President, An ex-Press Minister at Embassy of Pakistan to France, a former MD, SRBC Macomb, Detroit, Michigan

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