Tag: Pakistan Banks Association

Banks in Pakistan are requesting the government to defer newly imposed tax deductions on e-commerce payment gateways and merchants, citing the lack of readiness in automated tax collection mechanisms and technical infrastructure.

The Pakistan Banks Association warns that the new e-commerce tax proposed in the Finance Bill 2025 may be unworkable without clearer guidelines, proper infrastructure, and an implementation timeline. Banks and other stakeholders cite ambiguity around tax rates, definitions, and intermediary roles as major challenges.