Temu’s Effect on Local Firms Draws CCP’s Attention to PTA
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
Ministry of IT Unveils Comprehensive Six-Pillar Framework to Drive AI Adoption in Pakistan
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has outlined six key pillars under its Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy framework to drive adoption, innovation, and global competitiveness. These pillars aim to strengthen the AI ecosystem in Pakistan by focusing on innovation, readiness, security,
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
