Pakistan to launch its first council focused on digital businesses

Pakistan is set to establish its first dedicated council aimed at supporting, regulating, and promoting digital businesses across the country.

The government aims to create an institutional framework to support digital businesses and accelerate the growth of the digital economy. According to sources, the Pakistan Digital Authority is gearing up to form a separate council for digital businesses, structured on the lines of a chamber of commerce. 

The proposed council is expected to act as a formal platform representing digital companies operating across different segments of the economy.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to inaugurate the Pakistan Council of Digital Economy once the initial framework is formed. The council will bring digital companies together on a single platform to address challenges and opportunities within the sector.

Pakistan's first council will facilitate coordination between the government and private digital companies, focusing on consultations regarding the online business issues, regulatory framework, taxation, and policy development. Officials noted that the Pakistan Digital Authority has consulted with around 40 private companies. 

The participation of private digital companies will promote the economy and create a more supportive environment for digital innovation and investment in Pakistan.