Tag: e-commerce regulation Pakistan

Pakistan Targets $20 Billion E-Commerce Surge with Policy 2.0 Nearing Approval

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Pakistan is preparing to launch its E-Commerce Policy 2.0 to boost online trade to $20 billion by 2030. The policy aims to enhance digital commerce infrastructure, strengthen consumer protection, and promote transparency, with global tech giants like Meta exploring collaboration in AI, digital safety, and innovation.

FBR Strengthens E-Commerce Oversight with New Tax Filing Mandates

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The Federal Board of Revenue has introduced new quarterly and monthly tax filing requirements for couriers and online marketplaces in Pakistan, aiming to enhance oversight, transparency, and compliance in the rapidly expanding e-commerce sector.

PTA reviews CCP-forwarded request to ban e-commerce giant Temu in Pakistan

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The Competition Commission of Pakistan has forwarded a request from PRBC and CAP to the PTA seeking a ban on e-commerce giant Temu over unregulated operations and potential risks to domestic businesses. The PTA now holds the authority to decide whether to block or restrict Temu’s services in Pakistan.

Pakistan’s Budget 2025 Burdens E-Commerce Sector with Complex Tax Reforms

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Pakistan’s 2025 budget introduces sweeping tax reforms targeting the e-commerce sector, raising concerns over compliance burdens, rising consumer costs, and the unintended consequences of treating digital businesses like traditional retail.

Pakistan’s 2025 Budget Signals Major Shift in Government Approach to E-Commerce and Digital Startups

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Pakistan's 2025–26 federal budget introduces digital tax reforms targeting e-commerce and foreign tech platforms, marking a shift in how the government views the startup and digital economy.