Bangkok: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with the leadership of Alibaba International Digital Commerce on the sidelines of the World Bank Group-IMF Annual Meetings 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand, to discuss cooperation on Pakistan’s digital economy.

According to Press Information Department, discussions focused on digital payments, a cashless economy, and transparent delivery of social protection payments and targeted subsidies. The Finance Minister acknowledged Alibaba’s support for small and medium enterprises, local brands, and exports through platforms such as Daraz and Alibaba.com. Proposals to rationalize e-commerce taxation were also invited to balance fairness with broader tax participation.

The meeting also covered efforts to accelerate the Pakistan Single Window e-commerce platform and improve tracking of cross-border payments and export proceeds. Cooperation on cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and tax administration was reviewed, emphasizing integrated data systems, cybersecurity, and institutional capacity.

Additionally, the discussions explored modernizing Pakistan Post’s sorting systems and expanding agricultural exports to China through Alibaba’s retail network.