Smart Pakistanis Return To Trusted Local Online Stores.
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,
ECC Approves Commerce Ministry’s Steel Sector Strategy to Strengthen Export Competitiveness
A meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb Friday reviewed and endorsed a report presented by the Ministry of Commerce on industrial competitiveness and export-led growth of
Why Temu Prices Are Soaring: Shoppers Outraged
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 Imposes Up to Rs. 500,000 Security On Shipping Agents
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed new freight forwarders to deposit a sum of Rs. 200,000 as a security deposit for operating in one customs station and Rs. 500,000 as a security deposit for operating in more than one customs station,
Doctors Banned From Using Mobile Phones in Punjab’s Govt Hospitals
Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, has enforced a strict ban on the use of mobile phones by doctors and nurses during working hours in all government hospitals. According to the official directive, no member of the medical staff will be allowed to
China and Pakistan Sign New MoUs to Strengthen Agricultural Trade and Technology Cooperation Under CPEC
The China-Pakistan High-Quality Agricultural Cooperation Development Forum was held in Islamabad on Thursday. Hosted by the China Chamber of Commerce in Pakistan (CCCPK), the forum aimed to strengthen agricultural industrial cooperation between China and Pakistan and promote agricultural modernization under the CPEC framework.
Spin-the-Wheel Scandal? Temu’s Gamified Model Faces Backlash 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
Xiaomi and Gran Turismo announce partnership
Lahore: Xiaomi and Polyphony Digital today announced a landmark partnership at Round One of the Gran Turismo World Series 2025. Under this collaboration, Xiaomi SU7 Ultra — Xiaomi EV’s top-of-the-line high-performance luxury electric vehicle — will debut in the globally acclaimed racing simulator
Kacific and Supernet Limited Partner to Expand High-Speed Satellite Broadband in Key Markets
Kacific Broadband Satellites Group, a next-generation satellite operator providing affordable, high-speed internet access to underserved markets, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with Supernet Limited, one of Pakistan’s leading telecommunications and data network service providers. This collaboration aims to accelerate the distribution
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,
