Pakistan, June 20 -- Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said the government is expanding the tax base instead of increasing pressure on salaried taxpayers. Addressing the National Assembly on Saturday, he defended the 2026-27 budget and highlighted measures aimed at economic growth and fiscal stability. The budget affects taxpayers, businesses, farmers, exporters, and industries across Pakistan.

Aurangzeb said the government had reduced the tax burden on salaried individuals, small businesses, exporters, and the construction sector. He added that retailers were being brought into the tax system through a simplified scheme to improve compliance and broaden the revenue base. According to the minister, these steps were designed to promote ...