Pakistan Budget Tax Reforms
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Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb committed to reducing the tax burden by broadening the tax net, with the FY26-27 budget introducing tax cuts for salaried individuals. The budget presentation includes new tax measures and discussions on allocations for Karachi projects.
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