Pakistan has finalized its long-awaited National E-Commerce Policy 2.0, a move aimed at accelerating digital trade, boosting exports and expanding the country’s presence in the global online marketplace by 2030.

The Ministry of Commerce said the new framework focuses on improving digital payments, strengthening logistics infrastructure, enhancing cybersecurity and consumer protection, and simplifying online business registration through a one-window digital onboarding system.

Officials say the policy was developed after consultations with e-commerce platforms, financial institutions, SMEs, freelancers and industry stakeholders, reflecting a broader strategy to modernize Pakistan’s digital trade ecosystem.

The policy also includes targeted support for women entrepreneurs, youth and small businesses, while efforts are underway to improve cross-border e-commerce through the Pakistan Single Window framework and stronger coordination with the State Bank of Pakistan.

The development comes as Islamabad intensifies efforts to position Pakistan as a regional digital economy hub, with policymakers increasingly linking e-commerce growth to exports, job creation and long-term economic expansion.