Tag: e-commerce regulation

AliExpress has started adding high taxes at checkout for Pakistani customers—sometimes exceeding 70% of the product value—despite the government’s rollback of the 5% digital presence tax on foreign e-commerce platforms.

Temu, a Chinese e-commerce giant, faces investigation by Pakistan’s Competition Commission over alleged anti-competitive practices, raising concerns about tax evasion, regulatory non-compliance, and harm to local businesses.

Pakistan’s e-commerce sector faces rising concerns as the government implements a new tax regime, including 18% GST and strict reporting mandates. Platforms, sellers, and courier services brace for sweeping changes amid uncertainty.