A delegation from the Pakistan Advertisers Association (PAA) today represented the advertising and marketing communications sector at the Post-Budget Consultative Meeting on Tax Anomalies convened by the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI).<\/p>\n
At the forum, PAA voiced the industry\u2019s collective concern over the recent increase in Withholding Tax (WHT) on specified services, including advertising, from 4% to 6%\u2014a move they termed as economically punitive and unsustainable. The delegation presented a detailed case outlining the severe impact of the hike, describing it as equivalent to a 17% super tax when viewed in relation to average net profit margins of just 15%.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn an environment already strained by rising HR costs, inflated utility bills, and reduced client spending, this additional tax burden threatens the viability of service-based businesses,\u201d said Ahmed Kapadia, Chairman Pakistan Advertising Association. He further added, \u201cWe urge the government to immediately reverse the hike and rationalize the WHT to 3%, reflecting the true tax liability of compliant service firms.\u201d<\/p>\n
The PAA\u2019s written appeal was submitted to FPCCI leadership, calling for immediate advocacy with the Federal Board of Revenue and Ministry of Finance.<\/p>\n
This intervention underscores PAA\u2019s commitment to protecting the interests of Pakistan\u2019s advertising and media industry during a period of escalating financial pressure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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