Tag: Pakistan retail sector

Chairman Chainstore Association of Pakistan Evaluates Viability of European Early Market Closure Model

Chairman Chainstore Association of Pakistan Asfandyar Farrukh analyzes why early market closure models fail to align with local retail realities and economic infrastructure.

FBR’s Rs200,000 Cash Transaction Cap Pushes Retail and E-Commerce Toward Digital Payments

The Federal Board of Revenue has capped cash transactions at Rs200,000 for both retail and e-commerce, pushing Pakistan toward digital payments. The move aims to reduce reliance on cash, improve tax compliance, and accelerate the adoption of fintech and digital wallets in line with IMF-backed reforms.