Tax
June 2026 · 10 min read
Every rate, every regime — old holding-period tables vs new flat
15% (July 2024 cut-off), PSX shares across four acquisition-date
eras, filer vs non-filer impact, inherited property rules, and
worked examples.
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Economy
June 2026 · 10 min read
Revenue targets, defence spending, salaried class relief, super
tax cuts, and provincial transfers — the full breakdown of
Finance Minister Aurangzeb's FY2026-27 budget and what it means
for your wallet.
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Tax
June 2026 · 8 min read
Budget 2026-27 expands the salaried tax schedule from 6 to 8
brackets, adding new 29% and 32% bands. See the full slab table,
worked examples, and how much you save vs 2025-26.
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Savings
June 2026 · 8 min read
How much emergency fund you need in Pakistan, the 3–6 month rule,
why money market funds are the best place to park it, and a
step-by-step plan to build it in PKR.
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Investing
June 2026 · 9 min read
What FIRE means, how to calculate your FIRE number in PKR using
the 4% rule, which Pakistani investments build wealth fastest, and
a step-by-step roadmap to retiring early.
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Investing
June 2026 · 8 min read
XIRR explained simply — why it beats CAGR for SIP and irregular
investments, how to calculate it in Excel, and real Pakistani
examples with step-by-step walkthroughs.
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Investing
May 2026 · 7 min read
CAGR explained simply — what it is, the formula, how to calculate
it step by step, and how to use it to compare KSE stocks, mutual
funds, gold, and real estate returns in Pakistan.
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Investing
May 2026 · 6 min read
What are ETFs, which ones trade on the PSX, how to buy them
through a brokerage account, costs, tax treatment, and how they
compare to mutual funds — everything a Pakistani investor needs to
know.
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Tax
May 2025 · 7 min read
Pakistan's 2025-26 tax slabs bring significant relief for salaried
workers — some brackets cut by up to 14 percentage points. See the
full slab tables, worked examples, filer vs non-filer rates, and
how much you save compared to last year.
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Tax
December 2024 · 5 min read
A complete breakdown of Pakistan's FBR income tax slabs for
salaried individuals in 2024-25. Understand your tax bracket,
effective rate, and take-home salary.
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Loans
November 2024 · 6 min read
Comparing car loan interest rates from HBL, UBL, MCB, Meezan, and
Bank Alfalah. How to calculate your monthly EMI and total cost of
ownership.
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Zakat
October 2024 · 4 min read
Step-by-step guide to calculating Zakat on gold jewellery, bars,
and savings. Includes current gold price, Nisab threshold, and
when Zakat becomes obligatory.
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Savings
September 2024 · 7 min read
With property prices rising 15–20% annually in major cities,
saving for a home requires a solid plan. Here's how to calculate
your savings target and timeline.
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Economy
August 2024 · 5 min read
How Pakistan's historic inflation has eroded purchasing power — Rs
100 in 2010 now costs Rs 446 to buy the same goods. Analysis of
year-by-year CPI data.
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Investing
July 2024 · 4 min read
Comparing Pakistan's National Savings Schemes (DSCs, SSCs) with
equity and income mutual funds. Which gives better returns in the
current interest rate environment?
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