Amazon is Coming,,,Rumors or Truth??

"Amazon PK is certainly on the cards and you might soon see that being established. We are formulating a strategy similar to the one which is being followed in India". 

Rumors have been circulating that the Seattle based online retail giant Amazon, is keen to enter the Pakistani e-commerce market, yet this speculation has never been confirmed however now Amazon has hinted that Pakistan will soon be added into the list of approved countries on Amazon.

Recently, officials from Amazon U.S. have reached out to Pakistani manufacturers to initiate the process of getting Pakistan listed as an approved country to sell from. Amazon officials have also ensured that every effort would be made to make the process of selling on Amazon easy for Pakistani nationals. Currently Amazon supports over 103 countries to sell on their platform within the U.S., unfortunately, Pakistan is not one of them.

According to Enablers CEO Saqib Azhar, “Amazon U.S. has reached out to us to initiate the process of getting Pakistan on the list of approved countries to sell from. Before there were sellers who used to sell on the platform, however, the process was very complicated and offshore companies had to be formed, but now we are seeing some positive signs for Pakistan and the Pakistani industry.”

On top of that, in another development, an Amazon official, who wishes not to be named reveals, “Amazon has been eager to enter the Pakistani market for a very long time, however, the banking system and the problem with proper addresses have been the biggest hurdles up till now. Earlier in 2015-16, a team was also commissioned to scope out potential firms like Daraz and Goto.com.pk for a potential takeover but nothing could be finalized.”

He said, “Amazon realizes Pakistan’s and MENA region’s potential and it has recently bought Souq, a middle eastern e-commerce company, to expand its reach in the region.” He further added, “Amazon PK is certainly on the cards and you might soon see that being established. We are formulating a strategy similar to the one which is being followed in India.”

Amazon provides the opportunity for individuals and business to sell on their e-commerce platform and build a successful million-dollar business around it. Amazon is an American multinational technology company that focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming and artificial intelligence. It is considered one of the Big Four technology companies along with Google, Apple, and Facebook.

Amazon PK is one great news for Pakistani eCommerce industry. it will help generate more ways for Pakistani manufacturers to reach the international market. E commerce business have promising future in Pakistan.