"The worker becomes the property of the capitalist and is reduced to a mere appendage of the machine."
- Karl Marx

Technological advancements have led to the replacement of 50 to 70% of jobs traditionally held by the working class between 1980 and 2016 (Acemoglu & Restrepo, 2021). While technology is often portrayed as a means to simplify life, critical questions remain about who truly benefits from such advancements. Disparities in resource allocation and exploitation reinforce existing social hierarchies, with the unequal distribution of technological resources increasingly driving large segments of the population into poverty. 

This article positions poverty as a direct consequence of the capitalist deployment of technology and its exploitation of indigenous peoples. Using Pakistan's digital divide as a case study, the research explores how differential access to, and utilisation of, technology contribute to growing economic inequality. Through an analysis of digital access and socio-economic disparities, the research advocates for a paradigm shift, positioning technology as a public good rather than a profit-driven commodity. The unequal distribution of digital resources and lack of investment in reskilling further exacerbate socio-economic divides, highlighting the need for equitable access to technology and digital literacy in order to enable full participation in the modern economy.