- By Hamzakhan
- March 24, 2023
Pakistan has sent a proposal for adding Pakistan post to the list of global e-commerce giant Amazon delivery partners for parcels within the country. Pakistan is expecting to see itself in the Amazon seller list forthcoming. However, quality products would be the top priority of all Pakistani sellers. The sold items will be refundable in case of any complaint. Ayesha Humaira, who is the commerce joint secretary, told that they are expecting great progress after Eidul Fitr.
“Those who don’t ensure the quality of their products would have their Amazon seller account blocked,” she added. Razak Dawood, the adviser of the PM on Commerce recently announced that Pakistan expected to be on the amazon seller list within a few days. And this effort will bring new opportunities for youth and small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
In South Asia, Pakistan is the only country that is not included in 102 Amazon seller countries list and also not incorporated as Amazon delivery partners, despite being one of the biggest manufacturing economies in the region. The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) was held last year. And they gave Pakistan the 116th rank out of 152-nations B2C E-commerce Index. “We have finally made it; Amazon will be adding Pakistan to its seller’s List within a few days,” Dawood tweeted.
“We have been engaged with Amazon since last year and now it’s happening, he added.” “It is a great opportunity for our youth, SMEs, and women entrepreneurs. It is an excellent opportunity for our youth, SMEs, and women entrepreneurs,” Dawood wrote. Pakistan Incorporating as Amazon delivery partners was an important milestone of the government’s e-commerce policy. This milestone has achieved through efforts of teamwork and many people all over the world, commerce advisor added.
According to Noman Ahmed, the Chief Executive Officer of Si Global, the inventory of Amazon is about 12 million including all of its categories and services. “Amazon’s share in the US e-commerce market is 45%, which can be explored in an open competitive environment,” he said. “It is a massive incentive for Pakistani manufacturers,” Ahmed said. The up-gradation in Amazon brings not only new opportunities for the business community but also for freelancers, Noman Younas, a digital marketer added.
Amazon arrival in Pakistan will bring new job opportunities for the country’s youth and also found beneficial for small and big enterprises, said Muhammad Adeel, e-Commerce and digital media manager. “E-commerce sector will also boom,” he added.
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