After Temu’s price shock, local e-commerce platforms regain ground
In a market where price once dictated loyalty, Pakistan’s digital shoppers are starting to re-evaluate their choices. Over the past few weeks, a dramatic shift has been underway. Temu, once known for its ultra-low prices and viral appeal, has lost its pricing edge,
PM Approves Pakistan’s First Skills Impact Bond to Enhance Youth Employability
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Friday approved Pakistan’s first Skills Impact Bond, a modern model that will attract private investment to make the youth employable. He approved the project while chairing a review meeting here on the roadmap for providing employment to the youth.
From Bargains to Bust: Temu’s Rising Prices & Unhappy Shoppers
There’s a certain kind of brand that doesn’t just enter the market quietly. It storms in, hijacks every screen in sight, blasts neon sale banners in your face, and sets up camp in your brain. That, in a nutshell, was Temu. You didn’t
FBR Suspends Manual Vehicle Auction Entries in WEBOC After ID Misuse Uncovered
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has deactivated a key module in the Web-Based One Customs (WEBOC) system that allowed the manual entry of auction vehicle data. This action comes in the wake of a serious breach involving the misuse of official user
Govt Launches Signal-Free Mobile Command Unit for Muharram Surveillance in Islamabad
For the first time in Islamabad, a mobile control room has been established as part of security arrangements for Muharram. The facility, developed on the special instructions of Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, has the capability to function without mobile signals and is
Temu’s Marketing Blitz Fails to Mask Deepening Service Crisis in Pakistan
When Temu entered the Pakistani market, it arrived with the ambition of a tech giant on a mission to disrupt. With a flood of ads across TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, the platform promised rock-bottom prices, cashback games, and deals that created a sense
PM Sets Up Three Committees to Boost Cashless Economy Initiatives
The Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed the formation of three specialized committees to advance Pakistan’s transition towards a cashless economy. Chairing a high-level meeting on digital payments, the Prime Minister announced the creation of the Digital Payments Innovation and Adoption Committee,
Yango Partners with Islamabad Police to Boost Rider Safety Through Smart ICTP and Taxi Verification Integration
Yango Pakistan, part of the tech company Yango Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Islamabad Capital Territory Police (ICTP) to strengthen urban safety through the integration of ICTP’s public security tools into Yango’s technology ecosystem. This collaboration aims to
Temu’s Price War Is a Trojan Horse Hurting Pakistan’s Economy
Temu’s aggressive digital advertising in Pakistan is shaping the perception that it’s a game-changer for affordable online shopping in a market as price-sensitive as ours. The global platform, owned by e-commerce giant PDD Holdings, offers steep discounts on a wide variety of goods,
ABHI Partners with UAE Firm to Provide Instant Salary Access for Overseas Pakistanis
ABHI, through its Middle East chapter, has partnered with LuLu Financial Holdings, a leading global financial services conglomerate, to enhance financial inclusion and improve access to timely remittance solutions. As part of the partnership, workers in the UAE will be able to access
