Well, even the in-app purchase is not working along the expected lines.

And as of now, users are reporting issues while purchasing their desired app or game. Along the same lines, there’s even an issue with the ‘purchasing’ domain going on ( Couldn’t complete your transaction error). Even at the time of writing, there is an ongoing issue of the Install button not working. As a result, the $34 million payment to online service providers including Google, Amazon, and Meta has been suspended.Īmin-ul-Haq, the Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, has recently become aware of the problem and has written to Ishaq Dar, the Finance Minister, requesting that the central bank resume the payments.There has been an increased number of issues in recent years that seem to bug the entire user experience of downloading and installing apps. The Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) online mobile payment system, which enables customers to make purchases using their cell credit, was reportedly halted by the SBP.

The issue cropped up after SBP stopped a payment of $34 million to international tech companies as it attempted to stop the flow of dollars leaving the country. With State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) changing payment methodology for apps downloaded from online app market places from December 1, it is likely to cause some issues for Android users in Pakistan who currently pay for apps through talk time bought on their SIMs.Ĭontrary to some misleading reports online, users will still be able to access the Play Store after December 1 and even make app purchases using their credit and debit cards but not through their phone carrier anymore.

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