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Practical writing on web development, SaaS, AI, data science, Power BI, digital marketing and office skills — from Sir Umar Qureshi and team.

E-commerce & Business

How to start an online store in Pakistan in 2026: a complete step-by-step guide

Everything you need to start selling online in Pakistan — choosing products, marketplace vs your own store, payments, COD, couriers, pricing and marketing — from the developer of OnePlace.

Umar Qureshi·8 Oct 2026·4 min

E-commerce & Business

Escrow payments explained: how safe online shopping works in Pakistan

What escrow payments are, why they solve the trust problem in Pakistani e-commerce, and how a 7-day inspection period protects both buyers and sellers — explained by the developer of OnePlace.

Umar Qureshi·29 Sep 2026·3 min

Web Development

Building a complete platform: from idea to launch

The practical, step-by-step process I use to take a platform from a blank page to a live product — planning, design, architecture, database and deployment.

Umar Qureshi·18 Sep 2026·2 min