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بلاگData-driven explainers on Pakistan's economy — using the same numbers that power our calculators.
Aug 13, 2026
European Trade Faces $1,500 Freight Hike: Pakistan's Economic Implications
MSC has increased freight rates from Pakistan to Europe by $1,500 per container. This hike will directly affect import costs for businesses and the competitiveness of Pakistani exports.
Read postAug 11, 2026
Pakistan's July Remittances Surge to $3.6 Billion: A Deep Dive
Pakistan's economy received a significant boost in July 2026 with a $3.6 billion inflow in remittances. We break down the numbers and what this means for the rupee and your daily expenses.
Read postAug 10, 2026
AI Reshapes Pakistan's IT Job Market: Entry-Level Roles Decline
Artificial intelligence is transforming Pakistan's software industry, leading to a 25% drop in demand for routine coding roles. We explore the implications for IT exports and employment.
Read postAug 9, 2026
US Tariffs: A New 10% Hurdle for Pakistan's Exports
The US has imposed new 10% tariffs on Pakistani goods over forced labour concerns, directly impacting export competitiveness and potentially widening the trade deficit.
Read postJul 7, 2026
Petrol Drops Rs 80: What's Driving the 21% Price Cut?
Petrol prices have seen a significant Rs 80.25 per litre reduction, a 21.24% decrease in just one month. We break down the factors behind this substantial relief for Pakistani consumers.
Read postJul 6, 2026
Petrol Jumps Rs 43.20 in a Month: The Impact on Pakistan
Petrol prices surged by Rs 43.20 (+11.78%) to Rs 409.78 per litre in May 2026. We break down the reasons behind this significant jump and its broader economic implications for Pakistani households and businesses.
Read postJul 6, 2026
Petrol Prices Plunge Rs 80.25 in a Month: What It Means for You
Petrol prices have seen a dramatic Rs 80.25 drop in the last month, now at Rs 297.53 per litre. We break down the reasons behind this significant reduction and its impact on your wallet.
Read postJun 23, 2026
Why a Petrol Price Hike Touches Everything in Pakistan
When OGRA bumps petrol by Rs 10 a litre, your inDrive surges, your Foodpanda order gets a "fuel adjustment", and your kiryana wala quietly raises atta. Here is the chain — link by link — and why Pakistan feels every fortnightly review.
Read postJun 7, 2026
Petrol Price in Pakistan: 25 Years Charted (2000–2025)
From Rs 31 a litre in 2000 to over Rs 270 by 2025 — Pakistan's petrol price climbed roughly 9x in a generation. We chart every year and pinpoint the three moves that did most of the damage.
Read postJun 6, 2026
What 1 Tola of Gold Bought in 2000 vs Today
A tola of gold cost roughly Rs 5,900 in the year 2000. By 2025 it crossed Rs 273,000. We chart 25 years of gold prices in PKR and explain why gold became the default inflation hedge in Pakistani households.
Read postJun 5, 2026
USD to PKR: A Decade of the Rupee's Fall
The Pakistani rupee was Rs 102 to a dollar in 2015. Today it trades near Rs 280. We chart the moves and break down the four crises that shaped where the rupee is now.
Read postJun 4, 2026
Pakistan Income Tax Slabs: 2024-25 vs 2025-26 Compared
Finance Act 2025 cut salaried income tax rates significantly — the first taxable bracket dropped from 5% to 1%. We compare every slab side-by-side and show what it means for take-home pay at different income levels.
Read postJun 3, 2026
Why Your Salary Buys Less: CPI Pakistan 2000–2025
Pakistani consumer prices nearly 10x'd over 25 years. We chart the CPI index from 2000 to today and explain why your salary today buys roughly one-tenth of what the same nominal rupee bought in the year 2000.
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