Tag: online shopping
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American retailer sells Pakistani Servis Cheetahs as ‘Taliban’s favourite shoe,’ priced over Rs30,000
An American online store called ‘Americana Pipedream’ is selling Pakistani Servis Cheetah high-top shoes, claiming they are the ‘favorite shoes’ of the Taliban, and they cost about Rs30,500 ($99).
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Pakistanis to soon experience AI-powered smart grocery carts in supermarkets
CalCart Technologies has revolutionised the shopping experience by launching Pakistan’s first smart grocery cart designed for supermarkets and hypermarkets. This innovative AI-powered product aims to seamlessly blend the convenience of online shopping with the traditional in-store experience.
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Too lazy to try on? Google’s new AI shopping feature allows you to try clothes before buying
Google has recently introduced a new shopping feature with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI) which is currently only available to customers from the United States. With the help of images from real models that range in sizes from XXS to 3XL, the feature will allow customers to check sizes of clothes from all kinds…
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Daraz Group to reduce 11% workforce in response to challenging market conditions
Daraz Group, an e-commerce subsidiary of Alibaba Group, will be reducing its workforce by 11 per cent in response to the challenging market conditions. The CEO, Bjarke Mikkelsen, noted the adverse impact of a war in Europe, significant supply chain disruptions, rising inflation, heightened taxes, and the elimination of crucial government subsidies on the company’s…
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Here’s how to build your new laptop without going to a shop
As online purchasing and selling have evolved, you can now choose and order a laptop from a number of Pakistani websites without going to the market in person. Some of the most popular websites for online shopping include Daraz, laptopmart.pk, myshop.pk, mrlaptop.pk, telemart.pk and OLX. There is a distinct and significantly more effective website that…
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PM Khan welcomes $85 million foreign investment in Airlift
On Friday, Prime Minister Imran Khan welcomed the latest $85 million foreign investment in the quick commerce startup, Airlift, by leading Venture Capitals of the world. “Pakistan has huge potential and we are open for business,” PM Imran Khan stated in a tweet. The prime minister further guaranteed his government’s commitment towards creating such investment…
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Airlift raises $85 million in Pakistan for online delivery service
As Pakistan joins a regional startup financing boom, Airlift Technologies Pvt. has raised the biggest single private investment round in the country’s history, ahead of plans to enter international markets. As per details, with involvement from former Y Combinator president Sam Altman, the Lahore-based online retail delivery company received $85 million in Series B funding…
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PM Khan’s advisor Dawood hails launch of Facebook Marketplace in Pakistan
Advisor to Prime Minister Imran Khan on Trade and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood has commended the launch of Facebook Marketplace in Pakistan. He said that the opportunity could prove to be a lifeline for small enterprises as well as women entrepreneurs during Covid-19. Dawood, in a series of tweets said, “I am happy to see…
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Last-minute eid shopping to do online
Eid is almost here and the best way to buy goodies for the occasion is to shop online due to the current pandemic and lockdown in the country. While most people have wrapped up their Eid shopping, some late shoppers are busy getting things together by buying a few last minute items. Weekend Magazine has…
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Man orders apples online, gets an iPhone
A man in the United Kingdom received an Apple iPhone when he bought groceries online including apples. According to details, Nick James, 50, was gifted a free iPhone SE as part of an online rewards scheme for shoppers of the UK-based supermarket chain Tesco. Staff at his local Tesco told James that there was a…