To mention a few, low financial inclusion, weak digital payment infrastructure and lack of trust of global platforms in Pakistani online traders are among the major concerns. Stakeholders said the domestic e-commerce sector was growing rapidly and had the potential to strengthen the country’s economy by creating job opportunities and linking remote areas to the mainstream. According to Enablers Chief Executive Officer Saqib Azhar, the world still does not trust Pakistan’s digital payment mechanism and its traders. He called for introduction of proper checks and balances for the e-commerce sector on a fasttrack basis. “Government needs to make formal efforts to make the e-commerce sector win its due place in the country as we cannot do much on our own,” Azhar added.

Source: The Express Tribune October 17, 2020 04:41 UTC