Inflation, rupee, rates, budget and data
Economy
Bikes, rickshaws and cars up to 800cc can save up to Rs 3,000 a month. Here is the exact SMS format, the rollout dates and the mistakes that get people rejected.
1h ago
Economy
The lowest two brackets were cut in the Finance Act 2025. Here is the effect on salaries from Rs 60,000 to Rs 500,000 a month, worked through.
1d ago
Economy
The fortnightly revision is gone. A seven-day oil average, the rupee and a capped levy now decide what you pay, and the price can move every working day.
2d ago
Economy
The policy rate anchors KIBOR, which sets the price of almost every loan in Pakistan. Here is how a change flows through to instalments and deposit returns.
4d ago
Economy
The Income Tax Ordinance's Tenth Schedule doubles many withholding rates for people not on the Active Taxpayer List. The gap is now large enough to matter on a mid-size car.
7 Sept 2026