Tag: IT exports

Pakistan Targets $20 Billion E-Commerce Surge with Policy 2.0 Nearing Approval

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Pakistan is preparing to launch its E-Commerce Policy 2.0 to boost online trade to $20 billion by 2030. The policy aims to enhance digital commerce infrastructure, strengthen consumer protection, and promote transparency, with global tech giants like Meta exploring collaboration in AI, digital safety, and innovation.

Telenor, i2i, and STZA Launch Policy Brief to Bridge Pakistan’s Startup Funding Gap

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Telenor Pakistan, Invest2Innovate, and the Special Technology Zones Authority have launched a collaborative policy brief aimed at closing Pakistan’s startup funding gap through regulatory reform, capital access, and ecosystem development.

Pakistan’s Freelance Economy Surges, Contributing $400 Million in Foreign Exchange in FY2024-25

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Pakistan's burgeoning freelance sector generated $400 million in foreign exchange remittances during the outgoing fiscal year (FY2024-25), as revealed by the Economic Survey. This highlights the digital economy's expanding role, supported by government initiatives like e-Rozgaar centers, National Incubation Centers, and the DigiSkills.pk program, which are empowering a new generation of digital workers and entrepreneurs.