KARACHI – The UAE retail e-commerce market reached a record $3.9 billion in 2020, a 53 per cent year-over-year increase driven by the Covid-19-led digital shift, while e-commerce accounted for 8 per cent share of the retail market during the same year, according to an analysis by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The study … Read more
On economic strategy, Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin said that like Turkey, Pakistan needs economic growth which has been achieved through long-term economic policy. Addressing a budget webinar in Islamabad, he said that apart from the 1960s, Pakistan has never had a sustainable economic policy. “When I took over the portfolio, I added a few economists … Read more
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has agreed to provide technology training to Pakistanis and prepare them for future jobs, including e-commerce. According to a statement issued by Mishal Pakistan, the World Economic Forum has reached an agreement with Extreme Commerce, a Pakistani e-commerce training institute, to train the Pakistani people in technology and prepare them … Read more
An application has been filed in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking annulment of the non-provision of online business facilities and e-commerce policy in Pakistan. The court has sought a reply from the federal government on the petition filed against the e-commerce policy and also directed the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Information … Read more
Facebook Shops: A brand new feature to promote e-commerce on the social networking platform. This feature allows businesses to create free store fronts on Facebook and Instagram. It was announced on Tuesday night and several e-commerce initiatives were also announced in the company’s proprietary apps. The new feature Facebook Shops will further improve Facebook’s advertising-based … Read more
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cabinet has approved a law to protect consumers and allows them full freedom to choose commodities at fair prices. According to the details, the Consumer Protection Law, approved by the Cabinet chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and … Read more
Meeting of the Federal Cabinet was held in Islamabad with Prime Minister Imran Khan in the chair here on Tuesday. It discussed overall economic and political situation of the country. The meeting was given a detailed briefing on the spike areas of dengue, relevant data and the steps being taken to overcome it. The Prime … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed to control the price of flour in order to reduce burden on common man. This was stated by Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan while briefing the media on cabinet decisions in Islamabad today (Tuesday). She said the Prime Minister issued directives … Read more
