Tashfeen Riaz - a senior full stack web developer in Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan, building custom websites, web applications, and SaaS platforms for businesses across Pakistan and worldwide.
Tashfeen Riaz is a senior full stack web developer in Pakistan, based in Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan. He has designed, developed, and deployed more than 50 websites and web applications for tourism companies, corporate businesses, and local enterprises across Pakistan, and works remotely with clients overseas. He is the founder of Tashu's Studio.
As a full stack developer he works across the entire stack - the front-end users interact with, the back-end APIs and business logic, the database schema, authentication, and the deployment pipeline. That means one person owns a project end to end rather than you coordinating separate front-end and back-end specialists. His primary stack is the MERN and PERN range (React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) alongside PHP and Laravel, with Docker, CI/CD, and LLM integration for AI and automation work.
He works directly with clients rather than through an agency or a bidding platform, so the person you speak with is the person who writes the code. Every project ships with technical SEO, structured data, analytics, and a performance pass included as standard. Based in Gilgit, Pakistan, he serves clients in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and across Pakistan, as well as international clients in the Gulf, the UK, Europe, and North America.
Whether you are a small business owner in Gilgit, an e-commerce brand in Lahore, or a founder building a SaaS product from Islamabad, the deliverable is the same: fast, secure, maintainable software built to a fixed price.
Designing clean, modern websites that combine creativity, usability, and seamless user experiences for businesses in Gilgit and beyond.
Crafting intuitive, engaging experiences that connect users with meaningful and seamless digital journeys - wireframes to pixel-perfect designs.
End-to-end development of fast, responsive, and scalable web applications - architecture, front-end, and back-end engineered together with production-grade code.
Enterprise-grade web applications built from scratch - architecture, business logic, and clean code engineered for performance and scale.
Conversion-focused online stores and e-commerce solutions with secure checkout and custom integrations, built to fit your brand.
From MVP to production-ready SaaS platforms - multi-tenant apps, dashboards, role-based systems, and business portals built to scale.
Full pricing, timelines, and what is included are covered in detail on my services page, and the concrete technology choices are listed on my skills and stack page.
The stack I use for most full stack projects in Pakistan, and why.
React · Next.js · TypeScript · Node.js · Express.js · REST APIs
PHP · Laravel · MySQL · Blade templating
PostgreSQL · MongoDB · Prisma · Query optimisation
Docker · Git · GitHub · Vercel · CI/CD · LLM & AI integration
Five clear stages, with a fixed price agreed before anything starts.
We start with a free consultation to understand your business, your audience, and what success looks like. You get an honest assessment of what you need - including whether you need a full stack developer at all, or simply a well-designed website.
You receive a written proposal with a clear scope, a delivery timeline, and a fixed price. No hourly surprises, no vague estimates, and nothing begins until you approve it in writing.
You see the actual design before any code is written, and you approve it first. Revisions happen on a mockup where they are cheap, not after a full build has been written against a layout you never signed off.
I develop the front-end, back-end, and database, test across device sizes, then deploy. Every launch includes technical SEO, structured data, analytics, and a performance pass - not added later as an upsell.
A website is not a finished deliverable. I keep it updated, monitored, secure, and fast after launch, and remain reachable for changes and improvements as your business grows.
Most clients want a number before they want a conversation. Typical ranges for work of this kind, quoted in PKR, are below - every project is priced individually after a free consultation.
Business or portfolio website. Includes responsive design, CMS, contact form, technical SEO, and launch. Usually 2 to 3 weeks.
E-commerce store with products, payments, and order management. Usually 4 to 6 weeks depending on catalogue size.
Custom web application or SaaS platform with authentication, roles, dashboards, and third-party integrations. Usually 6 to 12 weeks.
Monthly maintenance, updates, security patches, performance monitoring, and priority support after launch.
These figures sit well below equivalent freelance rates in the US and UK, typically 50 to 70 percent less for comparable senior engineering work. The main practical difference to plan around is time zone: I work on Pakistan Standard Time (UTC+5), which overlaps with Gulf and European business hours, and partially with US Eastern mornings.
Tashfeen did an excellent job developing our website. Professional, responsive, and he delivered exactly what we needed, on time.
Tashfeen did an excellent job designing and developing the Gilgit Adventure Treks website. He understood our tourism business and created a modern, responsive, and professional website that represents our trekking and adventure services much better online. His attention to SEO, website performance, mobile responsiveness, and user experience was particularly impressive. I highly recommend Tashfeen Bin Riaz to anyone looking for a reliable web developer in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Tashfeen Bin Riaz developed a professional and modern website for Maqsood Ahmed & Sons. He transformed our company information and services into a clear digital presence that reflects our experience in construction, engineering, IT solutions, and other services. The website is responsive, easy to navigate, and optimized for search engines. His professionalism, technical knowledge, and understanding of business requirements made the entire development process smooth. We are satisfied with the final result and highly recommend his web development services.
There is no single best full stack web developer in Pakistan - the right choice depends on your project, budget, and timeline. What matters is whether the developer can own a project end to end: front-end, back-end, database, deployment, and post-launch maintenance. Tashfeen Riaz is a senior full stack web developer based in Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, with 50+ websites and web applications delivered for tourism, corporate, and local businesses across Pakistan and abroad. He works directly with clients rather than through an agency, and every project ships with technical SEO, structured data, and performance tuning included.
A professional business website built by an experienced full stack developer in Pakistan typically costs between PKR 150,000 and PKR 400,000, depending on page count and functionality. A custom e-commerce store usually starts around PKR 350,000, and a custom web application or SaaS platform with user accounts, dashboards, and integrations starts around PKR 600,000. Because rates vary widely, the most useful step is usually a free consultation and a fixed-price proposal before any work begins.
A standard business or portfolio website takes 2 to 3 weeks from the first consultation to launch. A larger e-commerce store usually takes 4 to 6 weeks, and a custom web application or multi-tenant SaaS platform takes 6 to 12 weeks depending on scope, integrations, and how quickly feedback and content are supplied by the client.
A front-end developer builds only what a user sees in the browser: layouts, pages, interactions, and styling using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks. A full stack developer works across the entire application - the front-end, the back-end server and APIs, the database, authentication, and deployment. Hiring a full stack developer means one person owns the project end to end instead of you coordinating two specialists.
Yes. The majority of development work is handled remotely, and the entire process - discovery, design, development, reviews, and deployment - is run online. You receive progress updates and can review work without needing to be in the same city or country. Most Pakistani developers work on Pakistan Standard Time (UTC+5), which overlaps well with business hours in the Gulf, the UK, and Europe.
The most common stack for modern web development in Pakistan is the MERN stack - MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js - alongside the PERN stack using PostgreSQL, Express, React, and Node.js. In Pakistan's Laravel and PHP ecosystem, full stack developers frequently work with Laravel, PHP, MySQL, Vue.js, and React. For AI and automation work, LLM APIs, retrieval-augmented generation, and chatbot integration are increasingly common additions.
If you need a website that looks good and displays information about your business, a designer with a developer is enough. Hire a full stack developer when you need functionality - user accounts, payments, a database, online ordering, booking systems, dashboards, or an admin panel. A full stack developer covers both design and engineering, so you do not have to brief, hire, and coordinate two separate people.
Yes, substantially. A comparable senior full stack developer typically bills anywhere from 50 to 70 percent less than equivalent freelancers in the United States or United Kingdom, largely due to cost of living. The trade-off is time zone and communication, which for most projects is manageable - though clients who need real-time collaboration during US business hours should confirm availability before starting.
Based in Gilgit rather than a major city? My web developer in Gilgit page covers the same services for businesses in Gilgit and Gilgit-Baltistan specifically, including in-person meetings and local pricing.