Beyond the Hype: The Real Story of Temu’s Collapse and Its Impact on Pakistan
Pakistan today offers fertile ground for international tech firms eager to expand into new markets. It is the world’s fifth most populous country, with more than 60% of its population under 30, and internet penetration climbing steadily each year. Global players have already
Pakistan Launches Semiconductor Clusters to Train 1,000 Engineers by 2030
The Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), under the Ministry of IT and Telecom, has invited proposals for the establishment of three Semiconductor Education & Research Clusters (SERCs) under Phase I of the National Semiconductor Human Resource Development Program (NSHRDP). These clusters will be
CDA Set to Launch Islamabad’s First-Ever Organic Market
The Capital Development Authority (CDA), in collaboration with the Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI), has announced the establishment of the city’s first-ever weekly organic market in Sector F-7/3. The initiative aims to provide a dedicated platform for sellers of organic products such as fresh
CCP Asks PTA to Address Temu’s Local Business Impact
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has written to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) recommending urgent action against the overseas e-commerce platform Temu. In its official letter dated August 22, 2025, the CCP acknowledged that Temu is not registered in Pakistan and therefore
TMC and SAP Pave the Way for an AI-Enabled Future of Work
In a decisive step toward reimagining the future of work, TMC Pvt. Ltd., in collaboration with SAP Pakistan, convened industry leaders at Digital HR, AI-Driven Experience, a high-impact conference held in Karachi. Timed with Pakistan’s Independence Day, the event framed digital HR transformation
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
