Yellow Line BRT and Major Transport Overhaul Poised to Transform Karachi
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah announced that his government, in partnership with the World Bank, will prepare a Karachi Transport Master Plan to address the city’s longstanding mobility crisis. The plan will integrate Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems, metro light rail,
E-Commerce or Capital Flight? The Temu Controversy Explained
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
LHC Recommends Court Fee Waiver for Small-Scale Taxpayers
The Lahore High Court (Rawalpindi Bench) has strongly recommended the waiver of the prescribed court fee for small taxpayers, as the current income tax scheme exempts the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) from paying court fees, while an ordinary taxpayer is required to
Temu’s Effect on Local Firms Draws CCP’s Attention to PTA
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
Ministry of IT Unveils Comprehensive Six-Pillar Framework to Drive AI Adoption in Pakistan
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has outlined six key pillars under its Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy framework to drive adoption, innovation, and global competitiveness. These pillars aim to strengthen the AI ecosystem in Pakistan by focusing on innovation, readiness, security,
Local Platforms Gain Ground As Temu’s Appeal Fades
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,
Jazz and UNESCO Partner to Promote Ethical AI Dialogue Through a Multi-Stakeholder Approach in Pakistan
Jazz, in collaboration with UNESCO, hosted a multi-stakeholder dialogue titled “AI for Humanity: Ethical and Inclusive AI in Pakistan”, bringing together key actors from the private, public sector, civil society, academia, and media to discuss AI Innovation Ecosystem from Pakistan’s draft National Artificial
Customers Revolt: Temu’s Discount Disappearance & Price Surge
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 Requires Taxpayers to Declare Actual Property Values in 2025 Returns
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made it mandatory for income tax return filers for the tax year 2025 to declare the fair market value of immovable properties during purchase, sale, or if already owned, starting July 1, 2025. As per a
IMF Denies Cheap Electricity Plan for Crypto Mining, Data Centers in Pakistan
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has rejected Pakistan’s proposal to offer subsidized electricity rates to crypto mining, data centers, and heavy industries. Secretary Power Dr Fakhray Alam Irfan informed the Senate Standing Committee on Power that although surplus electricity is available during winter,
