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Pakistan Unveils Rs17.573 Trillion Budget Amid Economic Reforms

6/10/2025

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Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb unveiled a monumental Rs17.573 trillion budget for 2025-26, aiming for a tax collection of Rs14.13 trillion. Notably, lower-grade employees will see a 30% salary boost, while new taxes will impact the digital and agricultural sectors. With an 18% increase in defense spending, the budget underscores the nation's pressing security concerns amid ongoing economic reforms.

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Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb unveiled a monumental Rs17.573 trillion budget for 2025-26, aiming for a tax collection of Rs14.13 trillion. Notably, lower-grade employees will see a 30% salary boost, while new taxes will impact the digital and agricultural sectors. With an 18% increase in defense spending, the budget underscores the nation's pressing security concerns amid ongoing economic reforms.