Inflation Projected to Reach 11-Month High, Says Report
Pakistan’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) for September 2025 is expected to rise by 6.5% to 7%, up from 3.0% in August 2025 and 6.93% in September 2024. On a month-over-month (MoM) basis, inflation is projected to increase by 3.1%. This would be the
From Opportunity to Exploitation: What Temu Reveals About Pakistan’s E-Commerce
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
FBR Prohibits Online Marketplaces and Couriers from Engaging with Unregistered Sellers
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
CCP Asks PTA to Curb Temu Amid Rising Business Concerns
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
Government to Subsidize International IT Certifications for Graduates and Professionals
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.
Shoppers Choose Local; Temu’s True Costs Emerge
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 Markup Subsidy Scheme to Support Affordable Housing Finance
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,
FBR to Take Action Against Non-Compliant Terminal Operators at Ports and Borders
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
OCAC Warns of Potential Industrial Collapse as Furnace Oil Prices Set to Rise by 80%
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
Temu’s Pakistani Dream Unravels Amid Complaints and Controversy
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
