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In today’s global Zeitgeist, digitalization is the new
frontier. The world is divided between those who are
connected and digital and those who are off-grid, who
are not connected to the rest of the world via the
World Wide Web. Despite facing many challenges,
such as a persistent literacy gap with almost half of the
population unable to read and write a simple sentence.
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Pakistan has an energy gap of between 5,000 and 8,000
megawatts (MW), expected to grow 6-8% annually by
the end of 2023 The poverty rate is expected to reach
37%, but still shows huge potential for growth in terms
of digitalization. As of early 2023, Pakistan had 87.35
million internet users, with an internet penetration rate
of 36.7%. As of January 2023, the number of social
media users in Pakistan was 71.7 million, equivalent to
30.1% of the total population. At the beginning of
2023, the total number of active cellular mobile
connections in Pakistan was 191.8 million, accounting
for 80.5% of the total population.
According to Albert Einstein, “In every difficulty lies
an opportunity.” Although the pandemic has been an
unimaginable disaster for humanity, it has acted as a
catalyst for the rapid adoption and adoption of digital
technologies in all aspects of Pakistan’s social and
economic landscape. The country has witnessed a
booming e-commerce industry and significant shifts in
consumer behavior. Pakistan’s e-commerce journey
can be traced back to the early 2000s, when a few
pioneer digital platforms began offering basic banking,
business and online shopping services. Limited internet
access and concerns related to online transactions
initially hindered widespread adoption. As the
regulatory environment and Internet infrastructure
improved, the landscape shifted significantly.
Rapid development of e-commerce in Pakistan
As the fintech or fintech industry booms in the country,
companies like JazzCash, Easypaisa and SimSim have
become household names, revolutionizing the
payments landscape in Pakistan. These digital wallets
offer a range of services including bill payments, peer-
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mobile recharges. Startups like Finja and CreditFix
have pioneered peer-to-peer lending platforms that
connect borrowers and lenders through a streamlined
digital process. These platforms play a role in
addressing the credit gap for small businesses and
individuals.
The emergence of digital banks such as Telenor
Microfinance Bank’s Easypaisa and Mobilink
Microfinance Bank’s JazzCash has rapidly reshaped
the traditional banking model. These digital banks
leverage technology to provide convenient, low-cost
financial services to a wider audience. While all
traditional banks have also introduced digital banking
as a business stream, every trustworthy bank now
offers its own digital application to its account holders
to facilitate transactions. According to the State Bank
of Pakistan, total mobile and online banking
transactions will grow by 57% annually by September
2023 and by 81% in value. Innovations in the
insurance industry, often referred to as insurtech, are
also receiving attention. Platforms like Tez Financial
Services are leveraging technology to make insurance
products more accessible and meet the needs of
underserved populations.
With the introduction of secure and convenient
payment gateways, consumer confidence in online
transactions has increased, easing fraud-related
concerns. Mobile wallet adoption in Pakistan has
increased from 4% in 2017 to 19% in 2022.
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the State Bank of Pakistan launched the country’s first
digital banking licensing and regulatory framework
based on international best practices. The framework is
the first step towards the introduction of full-fledged
digital banking in Pakistan. Digital banks licensed
under this new framework are expected to provide all
banking services digitally without the need for
customers to physically visit a bank branch. This is
also proving to be a game-changer for those currently
unbanked in the formal economy.
Computer-based jobs have increased in recent years
Pakistan has the third largest unbanked adult
population in the world, with approximately 100
million adults without a bank account. Financial
inclusion means that individuals and businesses have
access to useful and affordable financial products and
services that meet their needs: transactions, payments,
savings, credit and insurance, and are delivered in a
responsible and sustainable way. Financial inclusion
has been identified as an enabler for 7 of the 17
Sustainable Development Goals. Access to financial
services facilitates daily life and helps families and
businesses plan for everything from long-term goals to
unexpected emergencies. As account holders, people
are more likely to use other financial services such as
credit and insurance to start and expand businesses,
invest in education or health, manage risks and protect
against financial shocks, which can improve their
overall quality of life.
As digital banking grows in popularity, an obvious
result is consumer reliance on e-commerce. Today,
Pakistan’s e-commerce space has many players, with
well-known platforms like Daraz, Telemart, and Yayvo
dominating the market. These platforms play a key role
in shaping consumer expectations and fostering trust in
online transactions. Pakistan’s e-commerce landscape
caters to a variety of consumer needs ranging from
electronics and fashion to groceries and services. The
convenience of browsing and purchasing products from
the comfort of home is driving growth across
categories. E-commerce platforms are investing in
more user-friendly mobile apps and responsive
websites to attract new consumers, retain repeat visits,
and improve user experience.
Digitalization of the economy and improved fintech
solutions have also enabled MSMEs to expand their
consumer base while providing these businesses with
efficient payment systems, working capital solutions
and credit facilities. Standard & Poor’s Global
Financial Literacy Survey shows that only 26% of
adults in Pakistan are financially literate. Fintech
companies not only provide financial services but also
contribute to financial education. Mobile apps,
interactive platforms and user-friendly interfaces are
improving financial literacy and empowering
individuals to make informed decisions.
Innovations such as human-centered digital platform
design, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality
(VR) have the potential to enhance user experiences
and engage even those unfamiliar with the digital
realm. Pakistan’s young innovators must start thinking
about how to engage more people, who are still
tentative and need an extra push to start riding the
growing wave of digitization.
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