FBR Prohibits Online Marketplaces and Couriers from Engaging with Unregistered Sellers

FBR Prohibits Online Marketplaces and Couriers from Engaging with Unregistered Sellers

Sep 4, 2025

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a sweeping new tax regime for Pakistan’s e-commerce sector, barring online marketplaces (OMPs) and courier services from offering their platforms to unregistered sellers starting July 1, 2025. The move is part of a broader effort

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CCP Asks PTA to Curb Temu Amid Rising Business Concerns

CCP Asks PTA to Curb Temu Amid Rising Business Concerns

Aug 29, 2025

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

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Government to Subsidize International IT Certifications for Graduates and Professionals

Government to Subsidize International IT Certifications for Graduates and Professionals

Aug 13, 2025

The federal government will now reimburse IT graduates and professionals if they undertake approved international IT certifications. The Ministry of IT & Telecom (MoITT), through the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), under the Prime Minister’s Youth Program (PMYP), is providing up to Rs.

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Shoppers Choose Local; Temu’s True Costs Emerge

Jul 27, 2025

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,

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ECC Approves Markup Subsidy Scheme to Support Affordable Housing Finance

ECC Approves Markup Subsidy Scheme to Support Affordable Housing Finance

Jul 26, 2025

A meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet was held today under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Finance Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb to deliberate on a range of important agenda items concerning industrial growth, environmental policy, skill development, housing finance,

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FBR to Take Action Against Non-Compliant Terminal Operators at Ports and Borders

FBR to Take Action Against Non-Compliant Terminal Operators at Ports and Borders

Jul 14, 2025

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will suspend/cancel registration of Terminal Operators of sea port/off-dock terminal/dry port or land border station, in cases where there is non-compliance to the minimum laid down requirements. According to the customs general order (CGO) 7 of 2025

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OCAC Warns of Potential Industrial Collapse as Furnace Oil Prices Set to Rise by 80%

OCAC Warns of Potential Industrial Collapse as Furnace Oil Prices Set to Rise by 80%

Jul 3, 2025

The Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) has warned that new petroleum and climate support levies on furnace oil will increase its price by over 80 percent, making its use unviable for key industries, shipping companies, and power producers. OCAC Chairman Adil Khattak, in

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Temu’s Pakistani Dream Unravels Amid Complaints and Controversy

Jun 30, 2025

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

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Government Proposes Over Rs. 20 Billion for Space Projects in Upcoming Fiscal Year

Government Proposes Over Rs. 20 Billion for Space Projects in Upcoming Fiscal Year

Jun 6, 2025

Ahead of the federal budget 2025-26, the government has proposed allocations of over Rs. 20 billion for major satellite-related projects under the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP), sources told ProPakistani. An amount of Rs. 18.13 billion has been allocated for the Pakistan Multi-Mission

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Temu’s Price War Is a Trojan Horse Hurting Pakistan’s Economy

Temu’s Price War Is a Trojan Horse Hurting Pakistan’s Economy

May 19, 2025

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,

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