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Weekly Inflation Rises in Pakistan, Annual Rate Reaches 9.66 Percent
Annual Rate Reaches 9.66 Percent
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How Is Salary Tax Calculated in Pakistan?
Learn how salary tax is calculated in Pakistan, how annual taxable income and tax slabs work, and why monthly payroll deductions can vary.
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Pakistan’s Interest Rate Explained: What It Means for Savings, Loans, Businesses and the Rupee
Learn how Pakistan’s policy interest rate affects savings, loans, businesses, inflation, the rupee and the stock market, with Pakistan-specific examples.
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Net Metering in Pakistan: The Guide Nobody Explained Properly
Pakistan has replaced the old one-for-one net metering system for new applicants with net billing. Solar users now receive a lower rate for electricity exported to the grid while paying full retail prices for imported electricity. Existing agreements signed before February 9, 2026 remain protected until expiry. Solar can still be worthwhile, but new users should focus on daytime self-consumption, appropriate system sizing and hybrid solutions with battery storage.
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Why Do Fuel Prices Rise in Pakistan Even Without Daily Oil Imports?
Explore why fuel prices in Pakistan increase despite the country not importing oil every day, and how frequent price revisions affect inflation, transport, and the daily lives of ordinary citizens.
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Pakistan Petrol Pump Owners Announce Indefinite Nationwide Strike After Talks with Government Fail
The All Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association has announced an indefinite nationwide strike from July 23 after negotiations with the government over dealer margins and daily fuel pricing failed.
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Why Pakistan’s Electricity Bills Remain High Despite Repeated Power-Sector Reforms
Why do electricity bills in Pakistan remain high despite tariff increases and power-sector reforms? We examine circular debt, capacity payments, electricity theft and the growing shift towards solar energy.