In Pakistan, the prospect of e-commerce is rapidly evolving. The recent FBR notifications and Finance Act of 2025 have introduced a more precise and defined Local E-commerce Tax regime by making marketplace and payment intermediaries and couriers responsible for collecting and paying taxes at the source. The goal is to increase the tax pool, elevate […]
The 2025–26 federal budget comes at a critical juncture for Pakistan’s IT industry. As technology exports are on the rise and international demand for digital services is increasing, there was hope that the government would present a visionary framework. The budget sends confusing signals instead the budget provides some infrastructure support but also imposes more […]
The Federal Budget 2025–26 is a watershed moment for Pakistan’s digital economy. As the government rolls out new tax policies and reshapes e-commerce in formal regulatory frameworks, it seeks to raise revenue and put digital trade into the mainstream economy. Although reforms can bring long-term benefits, they also pose serious issues for small sellers, platforms, […]