The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecom has proposed tax relief and support measures to boost Pakistan's IT exports and freelance sector.
Proposals include categorizing the ICT sector as SMEs to access tax benefits, tax exemptions on IT hardware and software import, and the 'Made in Pakistan' initiative.
The Ministry suggests enhancing the role of the State Bank of Pakistan in supporting startups and SMEs, simplifying tax procedures, and creating a venture capital fund for financial support.
They also recommend tax incentives for freelancers and the removal of bureaucratic formalities.