Which platforms pay creators in Pakistan?

Under section 154B of Pakistan's Finance Act 2026, in force from 1 July 2026, banks and other financial institutions deduct 5% tax when revenue from social media platforms is credited to an account. It is a minimum tax for residents and a final tax for non-residents without a permanent establishment in Pakistan.

Sources: Federal Board of Revenue: Finance Act 2026 (PDF)

Pakistan is on YouTube's list of monetized markets.

Sources: YouTube Help: YouTube monetized markets

Google lists check and wire transfer as the payment options for YouTube payment accounts in Pakistan.

Sources: Google AdSense Help: payment options by country

Once you submit US tax info, YouTube withholds US tax only on earnings from US viewers, at 0 to 30% depending on whether your country has a tax treaty with the US. An individual who submits no US tax info has 24% of their total worldwide earnings withheld.

Sources: YouTube Help: U.S. tax requirements for YouTube earnings

Pakistan is not on the country list for TikTok's Creator Rewards Program.

Sources: TikTok Creator Academy: Creator Rewards Program

Pakistan is not on Meta's country availability list for Facebook Content Monetization.

Sources: Meta: Facebook Content Monetization country and language availability

Pakistan is on at least one of Snapchat's payout lists.

Sources: Snapchat Support: In what countries and regions are Snapchatters eligible for a payout? · Snapchat Support: About Snapchat's Monetization Program

X pays creators through Original Content Rewards, the program that replaced Creator Revenue Sharing. Pakistan is not on its country list.

Sources: X Help Center: Original Content Rewards

Pakistan is not in TikTok Shop's seller region menu.

Sources: TikTok Shop: seller sign-up site, region menu

Twitch says its Affiliate program is available globally, so creators in Pakistan can apply.

Sources: Twitch Help: Affiliate Program FAQ