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How to Create an Online Store in Pakistan (2026 Guide)

6 min read · Storvello Seller Guides

Thousands of Pakistani sellers run their business from Instagram DMs and WhatsApp chats. It works — until you spend your whole day asking every customer for their size, address and payment method, one message at a time. An online store fixes that: customers browse your catalog, fill the order form themselves, and you receive a complete, ready-to-ship order. This guide covers every way to get one in Pakistan, what each really costs, and how to launch yours this week.

Your options in 2026

There are four realistic paths for a Pakistani seller: build a custom website (Rs. 50,000+ one-time, plus a developer on call forever), use an international builder like Shopify or Wix (dollar-based subscriptions plus transaction fees), sell only on marketplaces like Daraz (commission on every sale, and the customer belongs to the marketplace, not you), or use a Pakistani store platform built around how selling actually works here — COD, WhatsApp, and rupee pricing.

What a store needs to work in Pakistan

Whatever you choose, make sure it handles the local realities. Most Pakistani buyers still prefer Cash on Delivery, so COD must be a first-class option, not a plugin. Orders should reach you on WhatsApp — that's where you already live. And pricing should be in rupees: a $29 subscription quietly becomes a different bill every month as the exchange rate moves.

  • Cash on Delivery support built in
  • Order alerts straight to your WhatsApp
  • Rupee pricing with no per-sale commission
  • Your own brand and link (not a marketplace listing)
  • Simple admin you can run from your phone

Launching your store in 5 steps

With a ready-made platform the whole setup takes an evening, not a month:

  • 1. Pick your store name — your link becomes yourname.storvello.com (a custom domain like yourname.com can be connected later).
  • 2. Add your products — name, price, photos. Start with your 10 best sellers; you can grow the catalog any time.
  • 3. Set your delivery fee and WhatsApp number in settings.
  • 4. Share your store link on your Instagram bio, WhatsApp status and Facebook page.
  • 5. When an order arrives on WhatsApp, book it with your courier and mark it shipped — customers can track it on your store.

What it costs

On Storvello the entry price is zero: the Free plan (10 products, 20 orders a month) costs nothing, forever. When your volume grows, the Starter plan is Rs. 2,499/month — flat, in rupees, with unlimited orders and no commission on anything you sell. Your first month of full features is free, so you can test everything with real customers before paying a rupee.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a computer or coding skills?

No. Everything — adding products, managing orders, changing your store's look — works from your phone. There is nothing to install and no code anywhere.

How long does setup take?

The store itself exists in about 2 minutes. Adding your first 10 products with photos usually takes under an hour.

Can customers pay cash on delivery?

Yes — COD is the default checkout option, alongside bank transfer and wallets like JazzCash and Easypaisa arranged directly with you.

Start your own store — first month free

Your brand, your link, orders on your WhatsApp. Free plan forever.