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Pakistan’s government proposed new tax measures Friday aimed at small retailers, digital earners and importers as part of the federal budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
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KARACHI, Pakistan
Who
Pakistan’s government, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, small retailers, digital earners, importers
What
Pakistan’s government proposed new tax measures Friday aimed at small retailers, digital earners and importers as part of the federal budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:11:32 GMT · 3h 45m ago
Where
KARACHI, Pakistan ·
Why
The new tax measures are a push to widen the tax base and curb misuse of exemptions, as the documented corporate sector and salaried workers face a “disproportionate tax burden.”
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How this affects you
Small retailers in Pakistan, including an estimated 3 to 4 million shopkeepers, will be affected by a new optional Fixed Tax “Asaan Scheme” that requires a minimum annual tax payment of 25,000 rupees, or 1% of sales. This initiative aims to expand the tax net and formalize small traders, potentially increasing government revenue from a previously difficult-to-tax sector.
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