Pakistan, June 10 -- The federal government has decided to bring e-commerce businesses into the tax net under the 2025-26 budget. Individuals and companies selling goods or services online will now be subject to taxation. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced this policy while presenting the Rs. 17,573 billion budget in the National Assembly.

To regulate digital transactions, the government has introduced the Digital Presence Proceeds Tax Act 2025. This law will ensure that online sellers pay taxes on their earnings. Additionally, taxes will apply to online orders for goods and services. E-commerce businesses must submit monthly transaction data and tax reports to relevant authorities.

The finance minister explained that Pakista...