Survey Finds Broad Support for Taxing Social Media Influencers in Pakistan

Pakistan’s digital economy continues to expand, and a new nationwide survey suggests that a majority of citizens support bringing social media influencers into the country’s formal tax system. Conducted by the Press Network of Pakistan (PNP), the survey explored public opinion on the federal government’s proposal to impose a 5% withholding tax on income earned…

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Lawmakers Back Higher Taxes on Junk Food to Combat Obesity and Diabetes

Several Pakistani lawmakers have endorsed the Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH)’s proposal to impose higher taxes on ultra-processed foods and sugary beverages as part of efforts to tackle the country’s growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The support came during a post-budget consultative meeting held in Islamabad, where parliamentarians and public health experts discussed the…

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