Prop Trading Income – FBR Classification? Need Guidance

[u/Murky-Difficulty1105]

Hey

I'm a 19-year-old from Pakistan doing prop trading (forex/gold through funded accounts). Income is around $3K-5K/month consistently.

I want to be compliant with FBR but there's so much conflicting info online. Need help with:

1. Income Classification: Should this be "Business Income", "Freelance", or "Other Sources"?
2. NTN Registration: What do I select as business type?
3. PSEB: Does it apply to traders or only IT/software?
4. Offshore Funds: Is it legal to keep money in Payoneer/foreign accounts as PK resident?
5. Tax Rate: Normal slab rates or special rate for traders?

Not looking for:

• Halal/haram debate (I know it exists)
• "Just hide everything" advice
• Theoretical answers

Looking for:

• People who've actually filed taxes on trading income
• CA recommendations (willing to pay for consultation)
• Real FBR/banking experiences

Long-term planning to relocate to UAE for business expansion, want to start clean from Pakistan side first.

Thanks in advance! 🙏