Digital economy is also referred to as internet economy, “new economy”, or web economy. Read: Digitalisation expedites forex approval processBarriers to digital inclusionKeeping all this in mind, it is sad that digitalisation has not been the same for everyone in Pakistan. Without cybersecurity across the spectrum of digital economy, the environment will not be conducive for attracting new investment and growing business. The government needs to identify the opportunities attached to digitalisation and take timely action for benefitting from the digital economy. Lessons can be derived from other countries such as Cambodia, which have grown by nurturing the digital economy.

Source: The Express Tribune April 19, 2021 03:56 UTC