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How to Succeed in Ecommerce in Pakistan: TikTok Ads vs Meta, Dropshipping vs Brand Building
Ecommerce Baithak Episode 1 — Reality, Trends, and the Future of Ecommerce in Pakistan In Pakistan, ecommerce conversations often swing between two extremes. On one side are people claiming, “Just launch a store and the money will start coming in.” On the other side are those who portray ecommerce as impossibly complex. Ecommerce Baithak – Episode 1 cuts through both illusions and presents ecommerce as it truly is —...
Stylo Wins Silver Shopify Award on Crossing 100,000 Average Monthly Orders on Ecommerce
Stylo Makes History: Pakistan's First & Only Footwear Brand to Win Shopify Silver Partner Award! Lahore, Pakistan – September 5, 2025 – In a landmark achievement for the Pakistani e-commerce and fashion industry, Stylo, a household name in footwear, has proudly announced its reception of the prestigious Shopify Silver Partner Award. This remarkable feat not only highlights Stylo's phenomenal success but also cements its position as Pakistan's first and only...
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...