Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
inDrive has acquired KraveMart to enter Pakistan’s quick-commerce market, challenging Foodpanda’s 65% dominance. Following a $150M funding round in 2025, inDrive is utilizing its “super app” strategy to consolidate delivery services. The deal leverages Pakistan’s low delivery costs ($0.80 per order) to attempt a profitable 15-minute grocery model, despite the country’s ongoing economic volatility.
Thousands of Pakistani women are leveraging foodpanda’s home chef platform to turn kitchens into businesses, marking a major step for women’s financial inclusion. While commissions remain high, success stories like Lo-Kal Bites and Kausey Extreme show how digital tools are reshaping entrepreneurship and empowering women in Pakistan’s economy.