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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif intervenes to increase government employees' salaries by 10%, rejecting a proposed 6% increase in the budget

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Employee unions, including the All Pakistan Clerks Association and All Government Employees Grand Alliance, condemned 10% salary increase, calling it inadequate in the face of soaring inflation

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Tiered tax structure will apply on local e-commerce platforms: 1% for transactions up to Rs10,000, 2% for transactions under Rs25,000, and 0.25% for amounts exceeding Rs25,000

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New tax measures target digital transactions, pension income, property sales, non-filers, and e-commerce, aiming to boost revenue and improve compliance

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Govt plans to raise tax on cash withdrawals by non-filers from 0.6% to 1%; measures aimed at expanding the tax base and enhancing economic documentation

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No new taxes planned; focus on health, education, tourism, and infrastructure development in the new budget

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Karachi Port handles 40.4 million tonnes, NHA projects fall 18%, while Pakistan Railways earnings rise to Rs 65.17 billion; PIA sees 16.8% drop in revenue

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Doctor-to-patient ratio remains critical with only one doctor per 750,000 people, but the number of doctors, dentists, and nursing staff has increased

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Energy mix diversifies with rise in clean energy sources, while electricity consumption drops due to high tariffs and energy conservation

Economy

Govt sets tax collection target of Rs 14.02 trillion, defense budget set at Rs 2.55 trillion; budget includes provisions for salary increases, defense, and subsidies; discussions in National Assembly to begin June 13