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Pakistan plans capital gains tax on cryptocurrency transactions in Budget 2026-27
Key takeaways
- Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: The federal government is planning to impose a capital gains tax (CGT) ranging from 10% to 30% on cryptocurrency transactions in the upcoming fiscal year 2026-27 budget.
- The move comes as authorities seek to bring the crypto sector into the tax net following consultations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- Sources said the IMF has urged Pakistan to tax profits generated from all digital businesses, including cryptocurrency transactions.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: The federal government is planning to impose a capital gains tax (CGT) ranging from 10% to 30% on cryptocurrency transactions in the upcoming fiscal year 2026-27 budget.
The move comes as authorities seek to bring the crypto sector into the tax net following consultations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Sources said the IMF has urged Pakistan to tax profits generated from all digital businesses, including cryptocurrency transactions.
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