Pakistan Federal Budget for 2025-2026 Includes Digital Presence Tax

Pakistan's Ministry of Finance released the Federal Budget Documents for 2025-2026 on 10 June 2025. One of the main measures is the introduction of a 5% tax on the proceeds of foreign e-commerce providers through the Digital Presence Proceeds Tax Act, 2025. The 5% tax will be withheld by banks, financial institutions, licensed exchange companies, and other payment service providers processing payments to foreign providers for goods and services. New rules will also be introduced requiring e-…