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
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
Govt to Reduce Import Duties on Semi-Finished and Finished Goods in FY26 Budget
The overall import duty structure on semi-finished and finished goods would be reduced, including a cut in the import tariff slabs in the upcoming budget (2025-26). Sources told ProPakistani that the reduction of Regulatory Duties, Additional Customs Duties, and import tariffs is expected
Attock Petroleum and HUBCO Subsidiary Partner to Roll Out EV Charging Stations Across Pakistan
Attock Petroleum Limited (PSX: APL) has signed a collaboration agreement with HUBCO Green (Private) Limited (HGL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hub Power Holding Limited. Under the agreement, APL and HGL will develop and market electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at selected APL
Following US troubles and EU complaints, Temu now exposed for misleading marketing and poor service in Pakistan
Temu, the international shopping app known for its eye-catching discounts and relentless advertising, is facing increasing criticism in Pakistan. Already under scrutiny in the United States for allegedly product dumping and facing antitrust complaints in Europe, the company is now being called out
