P@SHA Urges Predictable Policies to Boost Investment

The Pakistan IT Industry Association (P@SHA) has urged the government to unlock significant tech investment by ensuring consistent tax policies, smoother remittance processes, and a streamlined digital compliance system. Earlier this year, P@SHA submitted a “Continuity & Consistency reform package” to the Finance Ministry, proposing impactful reforms aimed at reducing compliance expenses, bringing freelance digital workers into the formal tax system, and encouraging both domestic and international investments in Pakistan’s technology sector.

According to P@SHA, these requests are not financial incentives but calls for administrative clarity and simplification. The association emphasized that maintaining predictable policies, extending digital tax processes, and minimizing bureaucratic hurdles could actually enhance government revenues through improved documentation and broadened compliance. P@SHA’s Chairman Sajjad Syed highlighted that investors consistently seek clarity on tax obligations and long-term stability before committing capital to Pakistan’s tech ecosystem.

P@SHA further advocated for the continuation of the 10-Year Final Tax Regime for IT exports, addressing payroll tax anomalies, and exempting capital gains taxes to foster investor confidence. They suggested collaborative discussions with key institutions like the Federal Board of Revenue, State Bank of Pakistan, and other provincial bodies to operationalize these reforms. With rising IT exports and increased global recognition of Pakistani tech firms, P@SHA believes the country is well-positioned to become a hub for high-value digital services provided regulatory consistency is guaranteed.