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Penalties Details On Couriers and Banks in Non Compliance on Ecommerce taxes in Pakistan
Here are the summary and calculation of penalties on failure to comply on ecommerce taxes withheld in Pakistan. Penalties Summary Table with Numerical Examples (Base Tax Liability: Rs. 500,000) Violation Penalty Calculation Total Penalty Amount Severity 1. Failure to Withhold Tax Tax Not Paid + 100% Penalty Rs. 500,000 + Rs. 500,000 = Rs. 1,000,000 ⚠️ Very High 2. Late Payment (30 Days) Default Surcharge = (KIBOR + 3%) ×...
Pakistan eCommerce Association (PEA) Partners with Tech Week Asia Singapore to Boost Cross-Border Trade
Pakistan eCommerce Association (PEA) Partners with Tech Week Asia Singapore to Boost Cross-Border Trade
Pakistan eCommerce Association Urges Tax Relief for Women-Led Businesses Amid Rising Burden
Lahore (Staff Report): The Pakistan eCommerce Association (PEA) has called on the government to urgently review its taxation policies on local e-commerce companies and digital payment transactions, warning that the rising fiscal burden is disproportionately impacting women-led startups and small businesses. PEA General Secretary Sehrish Ali said that the new levies introduced in the 2025–26 federal budget—including an 18% GST and an additional 0.25% to 2% tax on cash-on-delivery and...
Experience Better Sleep: Diamond Supreme Foam Unveils Flagship Store in Lahore, Elevating Sleep Experience in Pakistan
Pakistan’s No. 1 mattress brand unveils a premium destination for sleep solutions, featuring its complete range including the luxury Dolce Vita collection. Diamond Supreme Foam, Pakistan’s No. 1 mattress and pillow brand, has inaugurated its flagship store on Jail Road, Lahore, setting a new benchmark for premium sleep retail in the country. This milestone launch brings the brand’s complete product portfolio under one roof, allowing customers to explore, test, and...
Asian Development Banks Report on Ecommerce In Pakistan Surpasses $10.42 Billion
Pakistan’s e-commerce sector is experiencing a digital revolution, reaching a staggering $10.42 billion in 2025, according to the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Pakistan’s Digital Ecosystem: A Diagnostic Report (July 2025). With projections estimating growth to $12 billion by 2027 at a 17% CAGR, Pakistan is poised to become a key player in the global digital economy.