Research directory

Start with the full guide.

Use these topic paths for the assumptions, calculations, risks and primary sources behind common Pakistan investing questions.

01

National Savings or mutual funds?

Compare guarantees, liquidity, fees, tax and market risk.

02

Naya Pakistan Certificates

Eligibility, tenors, tax treatment and current official documents.

03

Starting with mutual funds

Account opening, fund categories, fees and risk checks.

04

Money-market fund or bank?

Return presentation, liquidity, deposit protection and tax.

05

Opening a PSX account

Broker checks, CDC custody, KYC and account costs.

06

Valuing Pakistani banks

Book value, earnings, asset quality and rate-cycle context.

07

Buying gold in Pakistan

Physical formats, pricing, spreads, storage and verification.

08

Treasury bills

Auction mechanics, yields, access routes and rollover risk.

09

Becoming an FBR filer

IRIS registration, return filing and ATL verification.

10

Investment tax

Withholding, dividends, gains and filer status.

11

Overseas Pakistanis

RDA access, NPCs, repatriation and tax documentation.

12

Budget 2026-27

Investor-relevant enacted and proposed changes in context.

Check the date and source. Rates, tax rules and product terms change. Each full guide identifies its update date and links to the relevant regulator or primary data source.