Pakistan has taken another important step to grow its digital economy and strengthen the e-commerce sector. The Ministry of Commerce has finalized the draft of the National e-Commerce Policy 2.0 for 2025 to 2030. The new policy aims to improve Pakistan’s position in the global e-commerce market by 2030 while helping local businesses reach international buyers.
The Ministry of Commerce prepared the draft after reviewing global e-commerce models and holding consultations with key stakeholders. Officials engaged with e-commerce platforms, financial institutions, SMEs, freelancers, regulators, and industry experts during the process.
According to the ministry, the policy focuses on improving digital payment interoperability and expanding logistics infrastructure across the country. It also highlights consumer protection, data privacy, cybersecurity, fraud prevention, and cross-border trade facilitation as major priorities.
The government plans to introduce a national one-window digital onboarding system. This system will simplify business registration and improve digital inclusion for businesses across Pakistan. At the same time, authorities will establish a strong monitoring and evaluation mechanism to ensure smooth implementation of the policy.
The policy also includes skills accelerators and targeted support programs for MSMEs, women entrepreneurs, and young professionals. Officials believe these initiatives will help more Pakistanis participate in the global digital economy.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Commerce and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority are working together on e-commerce growth and cybersecurity initiatives. The government is also developing a cross-border e-commerce portal under the Pakistan Single Window framework.
In addition, the Ministry of Commerce continues consultations with the State Bank of Pakistan on several parts of the project. These discussions mainly focus on improving digital payments and strengthening the overall e-commerce ecosystem.
According to the ministry, Pakistani sellers already have access to global e-commerce platforms, including Amazon, eBay, and Alibaba. Officials expect the new policy to increase exports, support digital businesses, and strengthen Pakistan’s digital trade sector in the coming years.
