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Sector Intelligence

Deep-Dives: Energy · Tech · Fertilizers

Structured analysis of Pakistan's highest-conviction sectors — catalysts, key stocks, and performance signals.

Market Pulse

Sector Sentiment Heatmap

Qualitative sentiment across 12 PSX sectors — synthesised from news flow, broker notes, and social signals.

5 Bullish6 Neutral0 BearishUpdated weekly · Click any sector for catalysts

Oil & Gas / OMCs

Bullish

Energy

78/100 8pts WoW

Circular debt resolution accelerating; OGRA tariff revision expected

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Pharmaceuticals

Bullish

Healthcare

72/100 11pts WoW

SRO 1350 deregulation unlocks pricing freedom for non-essential drugs

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Fertilizers

Neutral

Agri

58/100 3pts WoW

Rabi season demand solid; gas pricing uncertainty caps upside

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Cement

Neutral

Construction

54/100 2pts WoW

Dispatches recovering but overcapacity and coal costs remain headwinds

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Steel & Metals

Bullish

Industrials

69/100 6pts WoW

PSDP-driven rebar demand surge; anti-dumping duties protecting margins

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Textiles

Neutral

Exports

38/100 9pts WoW

Weak EU demand and high energy costs squeezing exporters

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Automobiles

Bullish

Consumer

66/100 14pts WoW

Rate cuts reviving consumer credit; hybrid entrants disrupting pricing

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Chemicals / Specialty

Neutral

Industrials

63/100 2pts WoW

Import substitution policy favouring local producers

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Technology

Bullish

Tech

71/100 5pts WoW

IT exports hitting record highs; SECP fintech sandbox active

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Power / IPPs

Neutral

Energy

44/100 7pts WoW

Capacity payment crisis and circular debt overhang weigh on sentiment

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Real Estate / REITs

Neutral

Property

57/100 4pts WoW

Rate normalisation driving renewed interest in property sector

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Practical Guide

FY 2025–26

PSX Tax Strategy for 2026

Pakistan's capital gains tax regime rewards patient investors and active filers. Here's how to legally minimise your tax burden while compounding your PSX portfolio — all tracked on PakFolio ↗

Capital Gains Tax — PSX Rates FY 2025–26

Holding PeriodFiler RateNon-Filer RateStrategy
≤ 1 year15%30%Short-Term
1–2 years12.5%25%Mid-Term
> 2 years10%20%Long-Term
Up to 15% tax saved

Harvest Losers Before June 30

Book losses on underperforming positions before fiscal year-end to offset capital gains. Losses can be carried forward for 3 years.

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📅5pp rate reduction

Hold Beyond 2 Years for 10% CGT

The long-term CGT rate is 10% for filers (vs 15% short-term). For non-filers, the saving is even greater: 20% vs 30%. A 2-year hold cuts your tax in a third.

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📋33% lower CGT rate

Become an Active Filer

Non-filers pay 33% more capital gains tax than active filers. Filing your return costs nothing and saves thousands. IRIS portal filing takes under 30 minutes.

🕌Avoid double payment

Zakat Deduction on Shareholding

Zakat at 2.5% is deducted on the market value of shares held on 1st Ramadan. Shareholders can file CZ-50 exemption if they are non-Muslim or prefer manual payment.

💸Know your true yield

Dividend WHT is Final Tax

Withholding tax on dividends (15% filer / 30% non-filer) is treated as final tax. Factor this into your yield calculations — gross yield vs net yield matters.

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🏦Up to 35% effective saving

Use Retirement Accounts (Pension Funds)

Contributions to Voluntary Pension Schemes (VPS) approved under the VPS Rules 2005 are deductible up to PKR 150,000 or 20% of taxable income, whichever is lower.

📅 Key Tax Dates 2026

30 June 2026Fiscal year-end — last day to book tax-loss harvest positions
1st RamadanZakat deduction on shareholding value (market price)
30 Sept 2026Tax return filing deadline for salaried individuals
31 Dec 2026Company return filing deadline (June fiscal year)
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Track your tax exposure on PakFolio

PakFolio automatically calculates your CGT liability, tracks holding periods, models dividend income after WHT, and alerts you before key tax dates.

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⚠ Tax information is for general guidance only and reflects FY 2025–26 rates as published by FBR. Consult a qualified tax advisor for personalised advice. Capital Brief is not a licensed tax consultant.