Category : Business

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,

Loralai Olives has become the first Pakistani brand to win Silver at the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for its Arbequina monovarietal. The company operates a 40-hectare farm in Loralai, Balochistan. It cultivates Arbequina and Coratina olives selected for compatibility with the region’s

Foreign shipping lines are imposing up to $800 freight charges on Pakistan-bound and outbound cargo Some top container shipping firms have levied a Emergency Operational Recovery Surcharge (EORS) of $300–$800 per unit starting May 15 to all shipments to and from Pakistan, including

Daraz Pakistan has entered into a strategic partnership with Unity Retail, Pakistan’s leading e-commerce enablement platform, to simplify and digitise logistics operations for major brands across the country. This collaboration marks a significant step in Daraz’s evolution as the company begins offering logistics

Temu, the international shopping app known for its eye-catching discounts and relentless advertising, is facing increasing criticism in Pakistan. Already under scrutiny in the United States for allegedly product dumping and facing antitrust complaints in Europe, the company is now being called out

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has spent more on allowances than salaries for its officers in the past three years, official data reveals. From 2021 to 2024, allowances paid to Grade 17 and above amounted to Rs. 100 million, surpassing their total salaries

In a groundbreaking move for Pakistan’s sustainability-focused financial sector, Parwaaz Financial Services Limited (PFSL), a subsidiary of Karandaaz Pakistan, has launched the country’s first-ever PKR-denominated Green Bond under the Parwaaz Green Action Bond initiative. The bond, which is also the first ever Green

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a Centralized Customs Examination system to combat corruption among customs appraisers and examiners. As part of this initiative, a Centralized Examination Unit (CEU) has been established in Karachi to randomly assign imported consignments for inspection.

Pakistani IT companies are aggressively exploring new and emerging tech markets particularly the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), as more than 100 firms providing IT and IT-enabled services are participating in LEAP 2025, one of the world’s major tech trade fairs, being held

The Ministry of Commerce has recommended the elimination of the 25% sales tax on EVs priced above Rs. 4 million and the removal of restrictions on EV batteries for cars, vans, and SUVs. These recommendations were discussed during a recent meeting of the