In Pakistan, when you withdraw more than PKR 50,000 in cash in a single day, the following taxes apply depending on your tax-filer status:

For Non‑Filers (not on the Active Taxpayers List, ATL)

• Withholding tax (WHT): 0.8% of the total withdrawal amount per day. This rate was increased from 0.6% under the Finance Act 2025 and became effective from July 1, 2025.

For Filers (ATL members)

• Withholding tax (WHT): 0.3% on cash withdrawals exceeding PKR 50,000 in one day. This applies to both ATM and bank‑counter withdrawals.

Examples

• If a non‑filer withdraws PKR 100,000:
  • Tax = 0.8% → PKR 800 deducted at source.
• If a filer withdraws PKR 100,000:
  • Tax = 0.3% → PKR 300 deducted.

​ Additional Insights

• The tax applies on an aggregate daily basis—it doesn’t matter if the withdrawal is in one go or split across multiple transactions in the same day.
• Reddit conversations also reflect this policy in practice:
  

  “I withdrawal 53,000 in 3 different transactions… 318 has been deducted… WHT on Cash Withdrawal.”

  That ≈0.6% deduction aligns with the previous rate before July 2025.

Summary Table

** Bottom line:**

• Filers on the ATL benefit from significantly lower withholding tax on large withdrawals.
• If you’re not on the ATL, you’ll face a higher 0.8% tax on any daily cash withdrawal above PKR 50,000.

Would you like help registering as an active taxpayer or exploring alternative withdrawal methods to reduce taxes?

For the iconic film ‘Sholay’ (1975), it is widely reported that Dharmendra was the highest-paid actor among the cast.

Here’s a breakdown:

• Dharmendra was already a huge star at the time, and he reportedly charged more than Amitabh Bachchan.
• Amitabh Bachchan, while gaining popularity (especially after ‘Zanjeer’ in 1973), was not as big a star as Dharmendra when ‘Sholay’ was made.
• Some reports and interviews suggest that Dharmendra was paid around ₹5 lakhs, while Amitabh Bachchan got significantly less, possibly around ₹1 lakh to ₹2 lakhs.

So, in summary:

✅ Dharmendra was paid more than Amitabh Bachchan for ‘Sholay’.

Let me know if you’d like more behind-the-scenes facts about ‘Sholay’!

Quitting sugar — especially added/refined sugar — can have powerful effects on the brain, both positive and temporarily negative, depending on how much sugar you were consuming before.

Here’s a breakdown of what happens in your brain when you quit sugar, and what you can expect:

🧠 1. Dopamine Withdrawal (Days 1–7)

❌ Short-term effects:

• Irritability
• Mood swings
• Headaches
• Fatigue
• Cravings (especially for carbs, sweets, caffeine)

🧠 Why it happens:

Sugar stimulates the release of dopamine — the brain’s “reward chemical” — much like addictive substances (in a milder form). When you quit sugar, your brain experiences a temporary drop in dopamine activity, making you feel down, foggy, or restless.

💪 2. Improved Mental Clarity (After 1–2 Weeks)

✅ Effects:

• Sharper focus
• Improved memory
• Less brain fog
• Better concentration

🧠 Why:

Without sugar highs and crashes, your blood sugar levels stabilize, leading to more even and sustained brain energy. You stop experiencing the sugar “roller coaster.”

😌 3. Mood Stabilization (2–4 Weeks)

✅ Effects:

• Fewer mood swings
• Reduced anxiety
• Less irritability or emotional reactivity

🧠 Why:

Stable blood sugar reduces emotional instability. Also, inflammation in the brain (linked to sugar overconsumption) begins to drop, leading to a calmer mental state.

🛌 4. Better Sleep and Recovery

Sugar, especially late in the day, can interfere with deep sleep and melatonin production. When you cut sugar, many people report:

• Falling asleep faster
• Waking up feeling more rested
• Fewer nighttime wakeups

🧠 5. Reduced Brain Inflammation (Long-Term)

Chronic sugar intake has been linked to:

• Increased risk of depression
• Slower cognitive processing
• Greater risk of neurodegenerative diseases (like Alzheimer’s — sometimes called “Type 3 diabetes”)

Quitting sugar can reduce inflammatory markers in the brain over time, possibly lowering these risks.

🧠 In Summary:

🧩 Bonus Tip:

If you’re quitting sugar, increase foods that support brain health:

• Healthy fats: avocado, nuts, olive oil
• Omega-3s: salmon, flax, chia
• Slow carbs: sweet potatoes, oats, legumes
• B vitamins & magnesium: leafy greens, seeds, eggs

Would you like a simple sugar detox plan or a list of brain-boosting foods to ease the transition?