ISLAMABAD
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.
