What is a goal-based investment calculator?
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A goal-based investment calculator reverses the usual
investment question. Instead of "what will my money grow to?",
it answers "how much must I invest each month to reach a
specific target?" — whether that's a house, your child's
university fee, Hajj expenses, a car, or retirement corpus.
Enter your goal, timeline, and expected return, and the
calculator tells you exactly how much SIP or lump sum is
needed.
How much SIP do I need to save PKR 1 crore in 10 years?
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At a 20% annual return (achievable through SECP-regulated
equity mutual funds in Pakistan), you need approximately Rs
16,000/month SIP to accumulate Rs 1 crore in 10 years. At 15%,
you'd need around Rs 24,000/month. Starting with existing
savings reduces the required SIP significantly.
Why should I account for inflation in my goal?
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Pakistan's inflation has historically run at 10–25% per year.
A house that costs Rs 50 lakh today may cost Rs 1.5–2.5 crore
in 10 years. If you only plan to accumulate Rs 50 lakh, you'll
fall short by the time you reach your goal. The
inflation-adjusted figure in this calculator shows the real
future cost so you plan accordingly.
What return rate should I use for Pakistani investments?
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Pakistan's SECP-regulated mutual funds have historically
delivered: Money Market funds 14–18%, Income/Bond funds
17–22%, Balanced funds 20–25%, Equity funds 22–30%. National
Savings Schemes (NSS/DSC) offer guaranteed 12–14%. For
conservative planning, use 12–15%. For equity-heavy
portfolios, 22–25% is reasonable.
SIP vs lump sum — which is better for goal investing?
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Both have advantages. A lump sum invested today compounds for
the entire period from day one — if you have existing savings,
it significantly reduces your monthly burden. A SIP is ideal
if you're building from a salary — it spreads investment over
time and builds saving discipline. Most Pakistanis benefit
from combining both: invest existing savings as a lump sum,
then set up a monthly SIP for the remaining goal.
How much does it cost to buy a house, fund Hajj, or educate a
child in Pakistan?
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Rough 2026 estimates: House down payment (20%) in
Lahore/Karachi: Rs 15–50 lakh. Car: Rs 25–70 lakh. Hajj
package: Rs 6–9 lakh per person. Local private university (4
years): Rs 10–25 lakh. University abroad: Rs 40–80 lakh.
Wedding: Rs 10–30 lakh. All of these will cost significantly
more in future years — always plan for the inflation-adjusted
amount shown by this calculator.