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Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs: A New Era of Trade Wars or Economic Realignment? A Pakistani View by Haider Qazi and Omer Mubeen
Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs: A New Era of Trade Wars or Economic Realignment? On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping policy of "reciprocal tariffs," a bold move that has ignited fierce debate about its implications for global trade and the U.S. economy. Touted as "Liberation Day" by Trump, this initiative aims to reshape international commerce by imposing tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners, matching or exceeding the...

Local Ecommerce News and Updates April 2025 - Haider Ahmed Qazi & Omer Mubeen
Tech, Trends & Triumphs: April 2025 Roundup from AI to eCommerce 1. India Unveils First Full-Length AI-Generated Movie Indian cinema has marked a historic milestone with the release of its first fully AI-generated movie titled "IRIS", a futuristic sci-fi thriller exploring the emotional boundaries between humans and machines. Produced on a budget of around ₹30 crore (approx. $3.6 million), the film utilizes AI for scriptwriting, character rendering, voiceovers, and even...

Pakistan Ecommerce Market Size - Category wise division
1. Market Overview of Ecommerce Sales in Pakistan: As of 2023, Pakistan's eCommerce market is valued at approximately $6.4 billion, positioning it as the 47th largest globally. The market is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2% over the next five years. insights.datadarbar.io 2. Category-wise Breakdown The eCommerce market in Pakistan is segmented into various categories, each contributing differently to the overall revenue: Electronics...

Shark Tank Pakistan - A History of Success - Biggest Deal of Franchise
The Largest Deal in Shark Tank History – 1.5 Billion PKR in PakistanShark Tank Pakistan recently made history with the show’s largest-ever deal: a whopping 1.5 billion PKR investment in a pioneering Pakistani startup. This is the biggest deal of Global Shark Tank History with following details of Shark Tank Pakistan: Deal Value: $5.4 million Shark: Usman Bashir Saraaf, is the beneficiary startup offering cotton and logistic support in a network, holds the...

Press Release for Pakistan eCommerce Association
Press ReleasePakistan eCommerce Association Hosts Exclusive CEO Meetup to Foster Industry CollaborationLahore, November 3, 2024 — The Pakistan eCommerce Association (PEA) held an exclusive CEO Meetup on November 2nd at Popcorn Studio, DHA Raya, Lahore, bringing together top eCommerce leaders from across Pakistan. This event, an invite-only gathering, was a unique opportunity for industry visionaries to connect, collaborate, and discuss the future of Pakistan’s eCommerce landscape.Hosted by PEA’s core leadership,...