It also describes several long term trends such as; the rise of mobile computing and online retail, digitization of content, subscription over ownership, and the emergence of peer-to-peer commerce and services.Along with this insightful information, the author also talks about the impact these trends have on brands.

Another long term mega trend applicable to the local market is the rise of online retail. Jehangir Hansotia, Planning Executive at  Lowe Digital says, “The recent entry of foreign online retail websites such as OLX and Kaymu.pk, along with the growth of local online retail websites such as homeshopping.pk and e4u.pk; are a clear indicator that online retail is quickly growing in Pakistan”.

The catalysts driving this trend are primarily foreign investors, who see enormous potential for the online retail businessin the country due to its large population of over 180 million people, aburgeoning urban middle class, a massive youth bulgeand the aforementioned rise in mobile connectivity.

As Pakistan leapfrogs its way across technological gaps, it will be exciting to see how the communication industry is able to keep up with the nation’s technological nerds!