Info minister terms FY2027 budget 'positive and relief-oriented' (opens original article in a new tab)

Pakistan's Information Minister described the FY2027 budget as 'positive and relief-oriented,' highlighting tax reforms, relief measures for various sectors, and improved tax collection efforts.

• Information Minister Attaullah Tarar called the FY2027 budget 'positive and relief-oriented' during a media briefing.
• The budget includes tax reforms, relief measures for salaried class, exporters, and industries, and new taxes on social media earnings and luxury e-vehicles.
• The government claims the budget aims to stabilize the economy, improve tax collection, and provide relief without relying on the IMF program.