The government of Pakistan is planning to introduce new taxation policies in its upcoming 2025–26 budget, with a special focus on the digital sector. Sources reveal that freelancers and online creators—including vloggers and YouTubers—will likely be taxed under the new proposals, part of a broader effort to increase national revenue by Rs. 500 to 600 billion.

According to findings from Topline Research, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is expected to be assigned a collection target between Rs. 14.1 trillion and Rs. 14.3 trillion—up 16% to 18% from the current year. Around 12% of this growth is projected to arise naturally due to expected economic expansion (3.6% GDP growth) and inflation (around 7.7%).

To cover the rest, authorities are considering extending the tax net to untaxed or loosely regulated sectors, such as freelancing and content creation. The aim is to increase compliance and formalize more of the digital economy.

The final details will become clear with the full budget announcement, but early signals suggest a major policy shift for Pakistan’s online workforce.