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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