Author: Financial Desk

The FBR is preparing to bring cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and virtual assets under Pakistan’s tax net. The new framework may include capital gains tax, business income treatment for mining, and offshore asset disclosure rules in line with IMF and FATF guidelines.

Pakistan’s government is considering a fresh wave of tax increases, targeting mobile usage, solar panel imports, and bank cash withdrawals. The move is part of a broader effort to meet fiscal targets and expand the tax base, though critics warn it may burden consumers already grappling with inflation.

The Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) has launched a dedicated registration and renewal process for freelancers to help them access official recognition, tax incentives, and government benefits. This initiative aims to bring freelancers into the documented economy, streamline income verification for tax compliance, and connect them with digital payment and export facilitation programs. The step marks a major milestone in formalizing Pakistan’s growing freelance sector.

The Punjab government has collected over Rs 133 billion in just four months through its ePay Punjab platform. The digital system, handling taxes and fees across 18 departments, shows rapid growth in online payments and improved transparency in provincial revenue collection.

Around one-third of Pakistani taxpayers declared zero income this year, triggering a sweeping FBR audit campaign. The crackdown aims to expose tax evasion, expand the revenue base, and restore credibility to Pakistan’s fragile fiscal system.

Gold prices in Pakistan nosedived this week, marking one of the sharpest single-day drops in months. The gold’s 24-karat rate tumbled by nearly Rs 14,000 per tola, reflecting a combination of global weakness and improving local currency conditions. Experts see this as a market correction after months of record-high prices.