Published June 6, 2026 Updated about 2 hours ago By Tahir Amin ISLAMABAD: As budget consultations for the fiscal year 2026-27 gather pace, leading e-commerce platforms, Daraz and Alibaba Group, have urged the government to adopt policies for facilitating digital commerce. Representatives of Daraz and Alibaba Group said this during a meeting chaired by Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Bilal Azhar Kayani on Friday. The delegation included Ben Yi, Daraz Group Chief Commercial Officer, Kamran Pervaiz, Director Corporate Affairs, and Umar Usmani, Director Government Affairs. Senior officials of the Ministry of Finance, including representatives from the Tax Policy Office (TPO), also attended the meeting. The meeting was held as part of the government’s ongoing stakeholder consultation process ahead of the Federal Budget FY 2026–27. Discussions focused on the evolving e-commerce landscape in Pakistan and the role of digital platforms in promoting entrepreneurship, expanding market access, strengthening economic documentation, and supporting the country’s broader digital transformation agenda. The delegation shared its perspectives and proposals relating to the e-commerce sector, including matters concerning the regulatory environment, business facilitation, compliance mechanisms, and the continued development of digital commerce in the country. Participants also exchanged views on opportunities and challenges facing…