Tag: consumer protection

The SECP has introduced sweeping amendments to Pakistan’s NBFC regulations, aimed at accelerating fintech-led lending, improving consumer protection, expanding credit access, and promoting transparency and inclusion across the financial sector.

An analysis of the rising menace of online scams in Pakistan, including fraudulent investment and loan apps, and unregulated brokers. The article explores how these schemes impact the country’s digital economy, highlighting efforts by Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan to protect users and restore trust in fintech and e-commerce platforms.

Temu, a Chinese e-commerce giant, faces investigation by Pakistan’s Competition Commission over alleged anti-competitive practices, raising concerns about tax evasion, regulatory non-compliance, and harm to local businesses.

Pakistan’s draft E‑Commerce Policy 2025‑30 outlines a five‑pillar framework to modernize the digital commerce ecosystem via easier onboarding, secure payments, efficient logistics, consumer trust, and cross‑border growth, supported by strong institutional oversight and sustainability measures.