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Budget to be rolled out today with some relief for salaried group on the cards

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb to unveil it at 5pm.

Published 10 Jun, 2025 03:06pm

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Former finance minister Asad Umar on upcoming budget

After expanding the net, new budget will focus on increasing tax rates

Many goods, services will now be taxed at higher rates; lower rates for digital payments versus cash transactions.

Updated 10 Jun, 2025 03:16pm

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