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,
