No. CE-1001 (36)/NISAB/1445-46/2025-78
26-February-2025
Ministry Of Poverty Alleviation And Social Safety, Government Of Pakistan
Zakat Nisab for 1445-46 AH Set at Rs. 179,689:
Considering the public health emergency posed by dengue fever, the Punjab School Education Department has categorized this task as “MOST IMPORTANT” and has emphasized that no leniency or negligence will be tolerated. This initiatiThe Government of Pakistan’s Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety has issued a crucial notification regarding the deduction of Zakat for the Islamic year 1445-46 AH. As per the official announcement, the Nisab of Zakat has been set at Rs. 179,689, meaning any bank account balance below this threshold will be exempt from Zakat deduction.
This deduction applies to Saving Bank Accounts, Profit and Loss Sharing Accounts, and similar financial assets. The first day of Ramzan 1446 AH, expected to fall on 1st or 2nd March 2025, has been declared as the official Zakat deduction date. All banks and financial institutions are instructed to comply with this order and ensure timely deposit of deducted amounts into the Central Zakat Account (CZ-08) at the State Bank of Pakistan.
This government notification is crucial for account holders, financial institutions, and businesses. Citizens are advised to review their bank balances and understand the impact of this deduction.ve is crucial in ensuring effective monitoring, timely intervention, and prevention of dengue outbreaks in educational institutions and surrounding communities. Notification Describes;
GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN
MINISTRY OF POVERTY ALLEVIATION AND SOCIAL SAFETY
No. CE-1001 (36)/NISAB/1445-46/2025-78 Islamabad the 26th February, 2025
To
(All Banks/Financial Institutions)
SUBJECT: DEDUCTION OF ZAKAT AT SOURCE IN RESPECT OF SAVING BANKS/PROFIT AND LOSS SHARING AND SIMILAR BANK ACCOUNTS (ASSET CODE NO. 101) AND DEPOSIT THEREOF IMMEDIATELY AFTER DEDUCTION DATE.
Sir,
I am directed to say that Administrator General Zakat has notified the “Nisab of Zakat” for the Zakat Year 1445-46AH at Rs. 179,689 (Rupees One Hundred Seventy- Nine Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Nine only). No deduction of Zakat at source shall be made, in case the amount standing to the credit of an account in respect of the assets mentioned in column 2 of Serial No.1 of the first schedule of Zakat and Ushr Ordinance, 1980, is less than Rs. 179,689 (Rupees One Hundred Seventy-Nine Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Nine only) on the first day of Ramzan-ul-Mubarak, 1446 A.H. First day of Ramazan-ul-Mubarak has already been notified as the “Deduction date” likely to fall on 1st or 2nd March, 2025 (subject to appearance of the moon) for deduction of Zakat from Saving Bank Accounts, Profit and Loss Sharing Accounts and other similar Accounts having credit balance of Rs. 179,689 (Rupees One Hundred Seventy-Nine Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Nine only).
2. All the Zakat Collection & Controlling Agencies (ZCCAs) are requested to deduct the Zakat accordingly. A copy of return of Form CZ-08 (A&B) may please be provided to this Ministry immediately after depositing Zakat in Central Zakat Account No.CZ-08 being maintained with the State Bank of Pakistan.
Yours sincerely,
Research Officer (Zakat)
Ensure Compliance with Zakat Deduction Guidelines:
The Zakat deduction process is a significant step in fulfilling Islamic financial obligations and supporting those in need. With the Nisab set at Rs. 179,689, individuals and businesses should check their account balances to determine if they qualify for Zakat deduction.
Banks and financial institutions are expected to deduct Zakat at source and deposit it into the Central Zakat Account as per the government’s directive. To avoid any discrepancies, account holders who do not wish to have Zakat deducted must submit an exemption declaration (CZ-50 form) before the deadline.
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