Zakat Nisab 2026 Pakistan: Rs 503,529 Official Threshold
Key Facts for 2026
- Islamic Year:1446–47 A.H.
- Official Nisab 2026:Rs 503,529
- Announced by:Ministry of Poverty Alleviation
and Social Safety - Notification Date:February 16, 2026
- Deduction Date:February 19, 2026 (1st Ramadan)
- Zakat Rate:2.5%
Nisab Comparison (Year over Year)
| Year | Zakat Nisab (PKR) |
|---|---|
| 2025 (1445–46 A.H.) | Rs 179,689 |
| 2026 (1446–47 A.H.) | Rs 503,529 |
Nisab Methods
- Gold-Based: 7.5 tola (87.48 grams) → approx Rs 4,259,090
- Silver-Based: 52.5 tola (612.36 grams) → approx Rs 645,232
- Government Bank Nisab (Cash): Rs 503,529
Gold Zakat Rates 2026
| Gold / Silver Type | Price / Tola | Zakat Owed / Tola (2.5%) | Zakat Owed / Gram |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24-Karat Gold | Rs 500,000 | Rs 12,500 | Rs 1,071.50 |
| 21-Karat Gold | Rs 485,300 | Rs 12,132.50 | Rs 1,040 |
| 18-Karat Gold | Rs 375,000 | Rs 9,375 | Rs 803.75 |
| Silver | Rs 10,500 / tola | Rs 262.50 | Rs 22.50 |
How to Calculate Step-by-Step
- Weigh your gold/silver accurately.
- Check the current market rate for your karat type.
- Calculate total market value (Weight × Current Price).
- Apply the 2.5% rate → Zakat = Total Value × 0.025
Example: 10 tola × Rs 500,000 = Rs 5,000,000 × 2.5% = Rs 125,000 (Zakat Owed)
Bank Deductions Guide
Eligible Accounts for Deduction:
Savings Bank Accounts, Profit and Loss Sharing (PLS) Accounts.
Exempt Accounts:
Current accounts, any accounts with balance strictly below Rs 503,529, or accounts where an official CZ-50 exemption form is submitted.
Notice on CZ-50 Exemption
Submit the CZ-50 form to your bank prior to the deduction date (1st Ramadan) to prevent automatic deduction, allowing you to manually distribute your Zakat to 100% donation policy organizations like HBSMWA.
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