The Ministry of Commerce has finalised the draft of Pakistan’s second National E-Commerce Policy, marking significant progress in policy reforms aimed at promoting e-commerce across the country.
The draft stated that the policy seeks to accelerate Pakistan’s access to the global e-commerce market by 2030. Special emphasis has been placed on the interoperability of digital payments, expansion of logistics infrastructure, facilitation of cross-border trade and strengthening cyber security measures.
The policy also addresses data privacy, fraud prevention and the removal of barriers to digital trade. A nationwide one-window digital onboarding system will be introduced to simplify participation in the e-commerce sector, the Ministry of Commerce said.
The ministry stated that a robust monitoring mechanism will also be introduced to support effective implementation of the policy.
According to official documents, the policy was prepared following extensive consultations and a comparative review of international best practices. Stakeholders, including e-commerce platforms, financial institutions, small and medium-sized enterprises and freelancers, participated in the consultation process.
The Ministry of Commerce stated that work is under way on a cross-border e-commerce portal under the Pakistan Single Window initiative. Consultations between the ministry and the State Bank of Pakistan regarding the portal are continuing.
The document stated that the initiative will provide Pakistanis with greater opportunities to conduct business through international platforms such as Amazon, eBay and Alibaba.
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