Pakistan, June 10 -- Pakistan's freelancers and digital content creators are strongly opposing proposed tax measures in the upcoming federal budget. They believe such policies will hurt the fast-growing digital economy. Experts argue the focus should be on boosting foreign exchange earnings, not taxing struggling freelancers. They are urging the government to support digital workers who bring in millions of dollars each year despite facing power and internet disruptions.

Chairman of the Pakistan Freelancers Association (PAFLA), Ibrahim Amin, said the tax plan could discourage new creators. He believes only high-earning entertainment influencers should be taxed. He also asked the government to exempt educational and skill-based content cr...