PayFast and Askari Bank Join Forces to Drive Digital Payment Innovation in Pakistan
In a strategic step towards enhancing the digital financial landscape of Pakistan, PayFast, a State Bank of Pakistan-licensed fintech, and Askari Bank, one of the country’s leading commercial banks, have signed a partnership agreement to launch a white-label checkout solution that makes use
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
