A new bill introduced in Pakistan’s Senate on Monday proposes setting a minimum age of 16 for social media users. This legislation aims to make social media companies responsible for restricting access to underage individuals. Under the proposed law, platforms that allow users under 16 to create accounts could face significant fines, ranging from Rs.…
Temu, the ultra-discount international e-commerce platform, is facing intense backlash in Pakistan following a sudden and dramatic increase in product prices. What was quickly positioning itself as a go-to destination for price-sensitive shoppers across the country, Temu’s product listings have seen price hikes ranging from 50 to over 200% in a matter of days. The…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly emerging as a transformative force globally, and Pakistan is no exception. While still in its nascent stages, the adoption of AI in various sectors across Pakistan is accelerating, promising to revolutionize industries from fintech and healthcare to agriculture and education. This detailed blog explores the current landscape, key applications, government…
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 of urgency for shoppers across the country. For a brief moment, it…